Buena Vista Ave over US Highway 101
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-29.99-SLO · Structure no. 49 0094
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,518
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista Ave over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buena Vista Ave over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1953, 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 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 14,518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,872 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Buena Vista Ave over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista Ave over US Highway 101 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Buena Vista Ave over US Highway 101 carry?
About 14,518 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista Ave over US Highway 101?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista Ave over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.