US Bridges

State Route 166 over Cuyama River

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-166-R51.02 · Structure no. 49 0043

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
507 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 166 over Cuyama River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 166 over Cuyama River in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,737 by 2042. The structure is 507 ft (154.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 166
CrossesCuyama River
Location05-SLO-166-R51.02
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates35.04136, -119.88817
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length507 ft (154.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2009)
Projected traffic8,737 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 166 over Cuyama River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 166 over Cuyama River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 166 over Cuyama River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 166 over Cuyama River?

The structure is 507 ft (154.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 166 over Cuyama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.