FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US HIGHWAY 101 SB

Carrying US HIGHWAY 101 SB over BRADLEY RD

05-MON-101-R7.94, Monterey, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US HIGHWAY 101 SB

The US HIGHWAY 101 SB bridge in Monterey, California carries US HIGHWAY 101 SB over BRADLEY RD. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.1 meters (109 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US HIGHWAY 101 SB compares

▲ 3.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of California bridges
390
Bridges in Monterey · 28 in Poor condition
US HIGHWAY 101 SB 34.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.1 m (109 ft)
Deck Width
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
44 0142L

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

US HIGHWAY 101 SB is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US HIGHWAY 101 SB against other structures in Monterey and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US HIGHWAY 101 SB?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB in Monterey, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US HIGHWAY 101 SB inspected?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US HIGHWAY 101 SB is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US HIGHWAY 101 SB?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US HIGHWAY 101 SB?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US HIGHWAY 101 SB and does age affect safety?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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