US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over ST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77)

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-17.74-PBCH · Structure no. 49 0184R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over ST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB over ST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77) in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,204 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77)
Location05-SLO-101-17.74-PBCH
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.15109, -120.65441
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2009)
Projected traffic48,204 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 ST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over ST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over ST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77) carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over ST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over ST RTE 1 (@pm 16.77)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.