Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 1.6 MI SW of Klau · Structure no. 49C0032
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cypress Mt DR over Klau 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.