State Route 1 over Morro Creek
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-30.00 · Structure no. 49 0181
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 over Morro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Morro Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,767 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 over Morro Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is State Route 1 over Morro 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 1 over Morro Creek carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 over Morro Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 over Morro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.