California Blvd over US Highway 101
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-29.40-SLO · Structure no. 49 0079
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,561
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
California Blvd over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying California Blvd over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,802 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was California Blvd over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is California Blvd over US Highway 101 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does California Blvd over US Highway 101 carry?
About 10,561 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is California Blvd over US Highway 101?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns California Blvd over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.