US Bridges

NB101-PRICE ST Off over Pismo Creek

Good

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

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB101-PRICE ST Off over Pismo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NB101-PRICE ST Off over Pismo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1960, 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,338 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNB101-PRICE ST Off
CrossesPismo Creek
Location05-SLO-101-16.40-PBCH
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.13965, -120.63594
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2014)
Projected traffic6,338 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NB101-PRICE ST Off over Pismo Creek built?

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

What condition is NB101-PRICE ST Off 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 NB101-PRICE ST Off over Pismo Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NB101-PRICE ST Off over Pismo Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NB101-PRICE ST Off over Pismo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.