Airport RD over Dry Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 0.75 MI N of SR 46 · Structure no. 49C0055
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Airport RD over Dry Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,328 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport RD over Dry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Airport RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Airport RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns Airport RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.