US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Brisco RD

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-13.75-ARGD · Structure no. 49 0154

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Brisco RD is a concrete frame carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Brisco RD in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 69 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,161 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesBrisco RD
Location05-SLO-101-13.75-ARGD
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.12432, -120.59301
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2009)
Projected traffic105,161 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Brisco RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Brisco RD 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Brisco RD carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Brisco RD?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Brisco RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.