US Bridges

State Route 1 over Arroyo Grande Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-10.94 · Structure no. 49 0019

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Arroyo Grande Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Arroyo Grande Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,952 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesArroyo Grande Creek
Location05-SLO-001-10.94
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.09824, -120.59167
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2009)
Projected traffic3,952 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Arroyo Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is State Route 1 over Arroyo Grande Creek 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 Arroyo Grande Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 1 over Arroyo Grande Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Arroyo Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.