Estrella Road over Estrella River
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · At Estrella RD · Structure no. 49C0048
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 249
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Estrella Road over Estrella River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Estrella Road over Estrella River in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Estrella Road over Estrella River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Estrella Road over Estrella River 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 Estrella Road over Estrella River carry?
About 249 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Estrella Road over Estrella River?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Estrella Road over Estrella River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.