US Bridges

Prunedale South RD over US Highway 101

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-94.07 · Structure no. 44 0284

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prunedale South RD over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prunedale South RD over US Highway 101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesPrunedale South RD
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-94.07
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.76978, -121.66932
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span177 ft (54.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic3,866 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prunedale South RD over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prunedale South RD over US Highway 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Prunedale South RD over US Highway 101 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prunedale South RD over US Highway 101?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Prunedale South RD over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.