US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Los Berros Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-8.52 · Structure no. 49 0018R

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Los Berros Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB over Los Berros Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,731 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesLos Berros Creek
Location05-SLO-101-8.52
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.07789, -120.52335
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2009)
Projected traffic51,731 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Los Berros Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Los Berros 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Los Berros Creek carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Los Berros Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Los Berros Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.