US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Nipomo Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-1.36 · Structure no. 49 0118R

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Nipomo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB over Nipomo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,175 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesNipomo Creek
Location05-SLO-101-1.36
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.00338, -120.43931
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2009)
Projected traffic57,175 by 2044
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 NB over Nipomo Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Nipomo 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 Nipomo Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Nipomo Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Nipomo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.