US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK Mission

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-R67.71 · Structure no. 49 0078L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK Mission is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK Mission in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 60 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,949 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK Mission
Location05-SLO-101-R67.71
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.77501, -120.7121
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2009)
Projected traffic22,949 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 UP RR & AMTRAK Mission built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK Mission 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK Mission carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK Mission?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK Mission?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.