US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Bridge ST-S101 on Ramp

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-12.52-ARGD · Structure no. 49 0173R

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Bridge ST-S101 on Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 101 NB over Bridge ST-S101 on Ramp in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,674 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesBridge ST-S101 on Ramp
Location05-SLO-101-12.52-ARGD
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.11674, -120.57384
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2009)
Projected traffic51,674 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NB over Bridge ST-S101 on Ramp built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Bridge ST-S101 on Ramp 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 US Highway 101 NB over Bridge ST-S101 on Ramp carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Bridge ST-S101 on Ramp?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Bridge ST-S101 on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.