US Bridges

State Route 1 over Cayucos Creek & Road

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-R36.15 · Structure no. 49 0199

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Cayucos Creek & Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Cayucos 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 7,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,932 by 2039. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesCayucos Creek & Road
Location05-SLO-001-R36.15
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.45351, -120.90658
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2009)
Projected traffic14,932 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cayucos Creek & Road built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 over Cayucos 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 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Cayucos Creek & Road carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Cayucos Creek & Road?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Cayucos Creek & Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.