US Bridges

Main Street over US Highway 101

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-52.44 · Structure no. 49 0200

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,116 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SLO-101-52.44
RouteCounty Highway 0W113
Coordinates35.56599, -120.70227
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2008)
Projected traffic9,116 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Main Street over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over US Highway 101 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over US Highway 101?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.