US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over ST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76)

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-57.91-PSRS · Structure no. 49 0165L

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over ST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over ST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76) in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,824 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76)
Location05-SLO-101-57.91-PSRS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.64233, -120.68504
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic30,824 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 ST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over ST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76) 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 ST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76) carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over ST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76)?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over ST RTE 46 (@pm 29.76)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.