US Bridges

Grand Ave over US HWY 101 (@pm 13.17)

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-13.17-ARGD · Structure no. 49 0176

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over US HWY 101 (@pm 13.17) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grand Ave over US HWY 101 (@pm 13.17) 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,661 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesUS HWY 101 (@pm 13.17)
Location05-SLO-101-13.17-ARGD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.12125, -120.58383
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2012)
Projected traffic27,661 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Grand Ave over US HWY 101 (@pm 13.17) built?

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

What condition is Grand Ave over US HWY 101 (@pm 13.17) 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 Grand Ave over US HWY 101 (@pm 13.17) carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over US HWY 101 (@pm 13.17)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over US HWY 101 (@pm 13.17)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.