US Bridges

San Luis Bay DR over US Highway 101

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-R22.30 · Structure no. 49 0192

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,321
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Luis Bay DR over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Luis Bay DR over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 6,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,726 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSan Luis Bay DR
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SLO-101-R22.30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.19605, -120.69983
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,321 (2014)
Projected traffic9,726 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 San Luis Bay DR over US Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is San Luis Bay DR 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 San Luis Bay DR over US Highway 101 carry?

About 6,321 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is San Luis Bay DR over US Highway 101?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns San Luis Bay DR over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.