US Bridges

State Route 227 over Corbett Canyon Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-227-1.43-ARGD · Structure no. 49 0110

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 227 over Corbett Canyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 227 over Corbett Canyon Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,081 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 227
CrossesCorbett Canyon Creek
Location05-SLO-227-1.43-ARGD
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates35.13421, -120.5701
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2014)
Projected traffic4,081 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 227 over Corbett Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 227 over Corbett Canyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 227 over Corbett Canyon Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 227 over Corbett Canyon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 227 over Corbett Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.