US Highway 101 SB over Graves Creek
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-49.40 · Structure no. 49 0003L
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Graves Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over Graves Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,685 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Graves Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Graves Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Graves Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Graves Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Graves Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.