US Bridges

State Route 1 SB over Old Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-34.46 · Structure no. 49 0070L

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 SB over Old Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 SB over Old Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,103 by 2045. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 1 SB
CrossesOld Creek
Location05-SLO-001-34.46
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.43644, -120.8869
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2009)
Projected traffic8,103 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 SB over Old Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 SB over Old 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 SB over Old Creek carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 SB over Old Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 SB over Old Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.