US Bridges

State Route 1 over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-R12.60 · Structure no. 49 0012

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over UP RR & AMTRAK in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,929 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location05-SLO-001-R12.60
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.10339, -120.6192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2009)
Projected traffic14,929 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1 over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.