US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Marsh Street

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-28.07-SLO · Structure no. 49 0008L

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Marsh Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 101 SB over Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,301 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesMarsh Street
Location05-SLO-101-28.07-SLO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.27422, -120.67148
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2009)
Projected traffic48,301 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 101 SB over Marsh Street built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Marsh Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Marsh Street carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Marsh Street?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Marsh Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.