US Bridges

22nd Street over Arroyo Grande Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.2 MI South of SR-1 · Structure no. 49C0128

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Arroyo Grande Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 22nd Street over Arroyo Grande Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesArroyo Grande Creek
Location0.2 MI South of SR-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.09527, -120.60735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2010)
Projected traffic999 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 22nd Street over Arroyo Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Street over Arroyo Grande 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 22nd Street over Arroyo Grande Creek carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Arroyo Grande Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Arroyo Grande Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.