US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Avila Beach DR

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-R21.10 · Structure no. 49 0191L

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Avila Beach DR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Avila Beach DR in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,278 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesAvila Beach DR
Location05-SLO-101-R21.10
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.17959, -120.69931
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2009)
Projected traffic47,278 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SB over Avila Beach DR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Avila Beach DR 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 SB over Avila Beach DR carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Avila Beach DR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Avila Beach DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.