US Bridges

US Highway 101 over ST RTE 41 (@PM15.96)

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-45.56-ATAS · Structure no. 49 0247

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over ST RTE 41 (@PM15.96) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over ST RTE 41 (@PM15.96) in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,199 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesST RTE 41 (@PM15.96)
Location05-SLO-101-45.56-ATAS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.48534, -120.66482
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2009)
Projected traffic74,199 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 over ST RTE 41 (@PM15.96) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over ST RTE 41 (@PM15.96) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over ST RTE 41 (@PM15.96) carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over ST RTE 41 (@PM15.96)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over ST RTE 41 (@PM15.96)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.