US Bridges

Morro Bay Blvd over State Route 1

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-28.82-MOBY · Structure no. 49 0108

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,433
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morro Bay Blvd over State Route 1 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Morro Bay Blvd over State Route 1 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 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 8,433 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorro Bay Blvd
CrossesState Route 1
Location05-SLO-001-28.82-MOBY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.36705, -120.83971
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,433 (2010)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Morro Bay Blvd over State Route 1 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morro Bay Blvd over State Route 1 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 Morro Bay Blvd over State Route 1 carry?

About 8,433 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Morro Bay Blvd over State Route 1?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Morro Bay Blvd over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.