US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Grand Ave

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-29.77-SLO · Structure no. 49 0084R

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Grand Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over Grand Ave in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,301 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesGrand Ave
Location05-SLO-101-29.77-SLO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.29174, -120.6535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2009)
Projected traffic48,301 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Grand Ave built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Grand Ave 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 US Highway 101 NB over Grand Ave carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Grand Ave?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Grand Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.