US Bridges

State Route 1 over Old Creek Road

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-R34.91 · Structure no. 49 0197

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Old Creek Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Old Creek Road in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,451 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesOld Creek Road
Location05-SLO-001-R34.91
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.44229, -120.89032
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2009)
Projected traffic10,451 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Old Creek Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Old Creek Road 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 Old Creek Road carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Old Creek Road?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Old Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.