FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SAN LUIS BAY DR

Carrying SAN LUIS BAY DR over US HIGHWAY 101

05-SLO-101-R22.30, San Luis Obispo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SAN LUIS BAY DR

The SAN LUIS BAY DR bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries SAN LUIS BAY DR over US HIGHWAY 101. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 62,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SAN LUIS BAY DR compares

408
Bridges in San Luis Obispo · 19 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.1
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
62,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49 0192

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAN LUIS BAY DR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SAN LUIS BAY DR against other structures in San Luis Obispo and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SAN LUIS BAY DR?

SAN LUIS BAY DR in San Luis Obispo, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SAN LUIS BAY DR inspected?

SAN LUIS BAY DR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 62,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAN LUIS BAY DR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SAN LUIS BAY DR?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SAN LUIS BAY DR.

Who is responsible for maintaining SAN LUIS BAY DR?

Ownership is not specified for SAN LUIS BAY DR in the NBI.

How old is SAN LUIS BAY DR and does age affect safety?

SAN LUIS BAY DR was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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