W46-N101 Connector over Salinas River
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-046-29.81-PSRS · Structure no. 49 0227F
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,840
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W46-N101 Connector over Salinas River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W46-N101 Connector over Salinas River in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,840 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,037 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W46-N101 Connector over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is W46-N101 Connector over Salinas River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does W46-N101 Connector over Salinas River carry?
About 6,840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is W46-N101 Connector over Salinas River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns W46-N101 Connector over Salinas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.