US Bridges

State Route 1 over Arroyo Del Oso

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-65.65 · Structure no. 49 0260

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Arroyo Del Oso is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Arroyo Del Oso in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesArroyo Del Oso
Location05-SLO-001-65.65
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.69362, -121.28963
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2009)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1 over Arroyo Del Oso built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Arroyo Del Oso 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Arroyo Del Oso carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Arroyo Del Oso?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Arroyo Del Oso?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.