US Bridges

State Route 1 over Old Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-001-34.46 · Structure no. 49 0274R

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Old Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Old Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesOld Creek
Location05-SLO-001-34.46
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.43664, -120.88682
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2019)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Old Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Old 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Old Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Old Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Old Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.