US Bridges

State Route 41 over W Branch Huer Huero Crk

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-041-27.74 · Structure no. 49 0222

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over W Branch Huer Huero Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 41 over W Branch Huer Huero Crk in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 41
CrossesW Branch Huer Huero Crk
Location05-SLO-041-27.74
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.53428, -120.53037
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2009)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 41 over W Branch Huer Huero Crk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 over W Branch Huer Huero Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 41 over W Branch Huer Huero Crk carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over W Branch Huer Huero Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 over W Branch Huer Huero Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.