US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over UP RR AMTRAK Spring ST

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-58.76-PSRS · Structure no. 49 0148L

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
616 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over UP RR AMTRAK Spring ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 101 SB over UP RR AMTRAK Spring ST 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,303 by 2043. The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK Spring ST
Location05-SLO-101-58.76-PSRS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.65294, -120.69256
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length616 ft (187.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2009)
Projected traffic18,303 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 SB over UP RR AMTRAK Spring ST built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over UP RR AMTRAK Spring ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over UP RR AMTRAK Spring ST carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over UP RR AMTRAK Spring ST?

The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over UP RR AMTRAK Spring ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.