US Bridges

State Route 46 over Jack Creek (pso Rbls Cr)

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-046-R15.85 · Structure no. 49 0105

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 46 over Jack Creek (pso Rbls Cr) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 46 over Jack Creek (pso Rbls Cr) in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,628 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 46
CrossesJack Creek (pso Rbls Cr)
Location05-SLO-046-R15.85
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates35.54834, -120.78757
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2019)
Projected traffic5,628 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 46 over Jack Creek (pso Rbls Cr) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 46 over Jack Creek (pso Rbls Cr) 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 46 over Jack Creek (pso Rbls Cr) carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Route 46 over Jack Creek (pso Rbls Cr)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 46 over Jack Creek (pso Rbls Cr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.