California State Route 46, State highway between San Luis Obispo County and Kern County, United States.
State Route 46 spans 110 miles through California, connecting the Pacific coast near Cambria to the San Joaquin Valley at Famoso.
The route, established in 1916 and fully paved by 1930, replaced sections of former U.S. Route 466 following the 1964 California highway renumbering system.
The intersection of State Route 46 and State Route 41 bears the name James Dean Memorial Junction, marking the location of the actor's 1955 accident.
The highway provides a critical connection between Interstate 5 and US 101, serving as an alternative route when mountain passes become inaccessible.
State Route 46 crosses through Cholame Pass, forming a vital transportation link between the Central Coast region and Kern County oil fields.
Location: San Luis Obispo County
Location: Kern County
GPS coordinates: 35.64464,-120.65482
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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