State Route 1 SB over Toro Creek
PoorSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-32.61 · Structure no. 49 0068L
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,250
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 SB over Toro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 SB over Toro Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,103 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 SB over Toro Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 1 SB over Toro Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 1 SB over Toro Creek carry?
About 6,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 SB over Toro Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 SB over Toro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.