US Bridges

State Route 58 over Yerba Buena Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-058-1.62 · Structure no. 49 0006

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over Yerba Buena Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 58 over Yerba Buena Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,864 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesYerba Buena Creek
Location05-SLO-058-1.62
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.39331, -120.60501
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2009)
Projected traffic13,864 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 58 over Yerba Buena Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 58 over Yerba Buena Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 58 over Yerba Buena Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over Yerba Buena Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over Yerba Buena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.