Prado RD over San Luis Obispo Creek
PoorSan Luis Obispo County, California · 0.1 MI W Higuera ST · Structure no. 49C0107
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,796
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prado RD over San Luis Obispo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Prado RD over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 6,796 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,933 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Prado RD over San Luis Obispo Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prado RD over San Luis Obispo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Prado RD over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?
About 6,796 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Prado RD over San Luis Obispo Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Prado RD over San Luis Obispo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.