State Route 1 over Villa Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-15.27-PBCH · Structure no. 49 0010
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 over Villa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Villa Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 78 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 5 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,162 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 over Villa Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is State Route 1 over Villa 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 1 over Villa Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 over Villa Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 over Villa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.