US Bridges

State Route 58 over Navajo Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-058-R29.92 · Structure no. 49 0170

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 58 over Navajo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 58 over Navajo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesState Route 58
CrossesNavajo Creek
Location05-SLO-058-R29.92
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.42538, -120.22659
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2009)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 State Route 58 over Navajo Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 58 over Navajo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 58 over Navajo Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 58 over Navajo Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 58 over Navajo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.