US Highway 101 SB over Paso Robles Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-49.64 · Structure no. 49 0002L
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Paso Robles Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over Paso Robles Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,685 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Paso Robles Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Paso Robles Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Paso Robles Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Paso Robles Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Paso Robles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.