US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Pismo CR N101-PRICE Off

Good

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

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Pismo CR N101-PRICE Off is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB over Pismo CR N101-PRICE Off in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,365 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesPismo CR N101-PRICE Off
Location05-SLO-101-16.40-PBCH
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.13955, -120.63553
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2009)
Projected traffic48,365 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US Highway 101 NB over Pismo CR N101-PRICE Off built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Pismo CR N101-PRICE Off 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 NB over Pismo CR N101-PRICE Off carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Pismo CR N101-PRICE Off?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Pismo CR N101-PRICE Off?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.