N101-E46 Connector over Salinas River
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-57.85-PSRS · Structure no. 49 0228G
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N101-E46 Connector over Salinas River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N101-E46 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,724 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N101-E46 Connector over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is N101-E46 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does N101-E46 Connector over Salinas River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N101-E46 Connector over Salinas River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N101-E46 Connector over Salinas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.