US Bridges

State Route 58 over US HWY 101 (@pm 37.86)

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-058-0.03 · Structure no. 49 0158

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over US HWY 101 (@pm 37.86) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 58 over US HWY 101 (@pm 37.86) in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1956, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,637 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesUS HWY 101 (@pm 37.86)
Location05-SLO-058-0.03
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.38304, -120.63084
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2009)
Projected traffic11,637 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 State Route 58 over US HWY 101 (@pm 37.86) built?

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

What condition is State Route 58 over US HWY 101 (@pm 37.86) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 58 over US HWY 101 (@pm 37.86) carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over US HWY 101 (@pm 37.86)?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over US HWY 101 (@pm 37.86)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.