US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Spyglass Road

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-R19.81 · Structure no. 49 0189R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Spyglass Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB over Spyglass Road in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 29,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,364 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesSpyglass Road
Location05-SLO-101-R19.81
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.16414, -120.68687
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,250 (2009)
Projected traffic47,364 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Spyglass Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Spyglass Road 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 Spyglass Road carry?

About 29,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Spyglass Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Spyglass Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.