State Route 46 EB over Cholame Creek
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-046-48.32 · Structure no. 49 0262R
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 46 EB over Cholame Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 46 EB over Cholame Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,161 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 46 EB over Cholame Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 46 EB over Cholame 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 EB over Cholame Creek carry?
About 7,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is State Route 46 EB over Cholame Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 46 EB over Cholame Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.