US Bridges

Tefft ST over US Highway 101

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-4.85 · Structure no. 49 0240

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tefft ST over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tefft ST over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,193 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTefft ST
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SLO-101-4.85
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.03663, -120.48481
Functional classRural Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic13,193 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Tefft ST over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tefft ST 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Tefft ST over US Highway 101 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tefft ST over US Highway 101?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Tefft ST over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.