US Bridges

State Route 46 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-046-45.50 · Structure no. 49 0253

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 46 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 46 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,848 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 46
CrossesMcmillan Canyon Creek
Location05-SLO-046-45.50
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates35.66132, -120.41316
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 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.4 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2019)
Projected traffic22,848 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 46 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 46 over Mcmillan Canyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 46 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 46 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 46 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.