US Bridges

State Route 1 over Arroyo De LA Cruz

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-R66.87 · Structure no. 49 0056

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Arroyo De LA Cruz is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Arroyo De LA Cruz in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,418 by 2045. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesArroyo De LA Cruz
Location05-SLO-001-R66.87
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.70807, -121.30399
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2009)
Projected traffic3,418 by 2045
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 1 over Arroyo De LA Cruz built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Arroyo De LA Cruz 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 Arroyo De LA Cruz carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Arroyo De LA Cruz?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Arroyo De LA Cruz?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.