US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Los Berros Road

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-7.84 · Structure no. 49 0203L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Los Berros Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Los Berros Road in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,731 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesLos Berros Road
Location05-SLO-101-7.84
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.07177, -120.51627
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2009)
Projected traffic51,731 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 SB over Los Berros Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Los Berros 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Los Berros Road carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Los Berros Road?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Los Berros Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.