US Bridges

State Route 46 WB over Estrella RD Estrella Riv

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-046-R39.87 · Structure no. 49 0256L

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
963 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 46 WB over Estrella RD Estrella Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 46 WB over Estrella RD Estrella Riv in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,508 by 2042. The structure is 963 ft (293.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 46 WB
CrossesEstrella RD Estrella Riv
Location05-SLO-046-R39.87
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates35.65746, -120.51264
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length963 ft (293.4 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2019)
Projected traffic12,508 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Estrella RD Estrella Riv built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 46 WB over Estrella RD Estrella Riv 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 WB over Estrella RD Estrella Riv carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 46 WB over Estrella RD Estrella Riv?

The structure is 963 ft (293.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 46 WB over Estrella RD Estrella Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.