Cholame Valley RD over Cholame Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 1.4 MI NW SR 46 · Structure no. 49C0070
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cholame Valley RD over Cholame Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cholame Valley RD over Cholame Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cholame Valley RD over Cholame Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cholame Valley RD over Cholame 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Cholame Valley RD over Cholame Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cholame Valley RD over Cholame Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Cholame Valley RD over Cholame Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.