US Bridges

Ormonde RD over Pismo Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.1 MI E Price Canyon RD · Structure no. 49C0112

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ormonde RD over Pismo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ormonde RD over Pismo Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOrmonde RD
CrossesPismo Creek
Location0.1 MI E Price Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.17747, -120.62001
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2010)
Projected traffic502 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ormonde RD over Pismo Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ormonde RD over Pismo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Ormonde RD over Pismo Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ormonde RD over Pismo Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ormonde RD over Pismo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.