US Bridges

Los Osos Valley RD over US Highway 101

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-25.91-SLO · Structure no. 49 0185L

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,875
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Osos Valley RD over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Los Osos Valley RD over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 64 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 11,875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,001 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLos Osos Valley RD
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SLO-101-25.91-SLO
RouteCounty Highway 0Y369
Coordinates35.24498, -120.68224
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,875 (2016)
Projected traffic18,001 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Los Osos Valley RD over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Los Osos Valley RD over US Highway 101 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 Los Osos Valley RD over US Highway 101 carry?

About 11,875 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Los Osos Valley RD over US Highway 101?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Los Osos Valley RD over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.