River Road over Huer Huero Creek
PoorSan Luis Obispo County, California · 1.5 MI S Wellona Ave · Structure no. 49C0052
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,198
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Huer Huero Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Huer Huero Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 River Road over Huer Huero Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Huer Huero Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Huer Huero Creek carry?
About 1,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Huer Huero Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Huer Huero Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.