US Bridges

13th ST over US Highway 101

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-56.88-PSRS · Structure no. 49 0145

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 13th ST over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,562 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries13th ST
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SLO-101-56.88-PSRS
RouteCity Street 0Z654
Coordinates35.62789, -120.68679
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2005)
Projected traffic29,562 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 13th ST over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th ST 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does 13th ST over US Highway 101 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 13th ST over US Highway 101?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.