State Route 46 over Green Valley Creek
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-046-R0.89 · Structure no. 49 0206
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 46 over Green Valley Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 46 over Green Valley Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,589 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 46 over Green Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 46 over Green Valley 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 2022.
How much traffic does State Route 46 over Green Valley Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 46 over Green Valley Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 46 over Green Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.