US Bridges

State Route 41 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-041-R41.96 · Structure no. 49 0265

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,086
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 41 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 41 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 2,086 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,019 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 41
CrossesMcmillan Canyon Creek
Location05-SLO-041-R41.96
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.65875, -120.41264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,086 (2018)
Projected traffic4,019 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mcmillan Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 41 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek 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 Mcmillan Canyon Creek carry?

About 2,086 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 41 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 41 over Mcmillan Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.