US Bridges

Price ST-S101 Onrp over Pismo Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-16.40-PBCH · Structure no. 49 0015K

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price ST-S101 Onrp over Pismo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Price ST-S101 Onrp over Pismo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 69 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,145 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPrice ST-S101 Onrp
CrossesPismo Creek
Location05-SLO-101-16.40-PBCH
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.13929, -120.6362
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2011)
Projected traffic10,145 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Price ST-S101 Onrp over Pismo Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Price ST-S101 Onrp over Pismo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Price ST-S101 Onrp over Pismo Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Price ST-S101 Onrp over Pismo Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Price ST-S101 Onrp over Pismo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.