US Bridges

San Anselmo RD over US Highway 101

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-46.87-ATAS · Structure no. 49 0136

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Anselmo RD over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Anselmo RD over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,340 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSan Anselmo RD
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SLO-101-46.87-ATAS
RouteCity Street 0Y058
Coordinates35.49683, -120.68312
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2005)
Projected traffic6,340 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 San Anselmo RD over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Anselmo RD 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 San Anselmo RD over US Highway 101 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is San Anselmo RD over US Highway 101?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns San Anselmo RD over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.