US Bridges

State Route 227 over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-227-R8.69 · Structure no. 49 0220

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 227 over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 227 over UP RR & AMTRAK in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,282 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 227
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location05-SLO-227-R8.69
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates35.22058, -120.61976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2014)
Projected traffic14,282 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 227 over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 227 over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 227 over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 227 over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 227 over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.