US Bridges

State Route 58 over Indian Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-058-17.73 · Structure no. 49 0167

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 58 over Indian Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesIndian Creek
Location05-SLO-058-17.73
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.46221, -120.38479
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2009)
Projected traffic1,851 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 58 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 58 over Indian 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 58 over Indian Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 58 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.