US Bridges

State Route 1 over US HWY 101 (@pm 29.07)

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-16.77-SLO · Structure no. 49 0144

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over US HWY 101 (@pm 29.07) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over US HWY 101 (@pm 29.07) 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,289 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesUS HWY 101 (@pm 29.07)
Location05-SLO-001-16.77-SLO
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.28662, -120.66338
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2009)
Projected traffic25,289 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 1 over US HWY 101 (@pm 29.07) built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 over US HWY 101 (@pm 29.07) 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over US HWY 101 (@pm 29.07) carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over US HWY 101 (@pm 29.07)?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over US HWY 101 (@pm 29.07)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.