US Bridges

W Tefft ST over Nipomo Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.25 MI E US 101 · Structure no. 49C0142

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,796
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Tefft ST over Nipomo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Tefft ST over Nipomo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,796 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,485 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesW Tefft ST
CrossesNipomo Creek
Location0.25 MI E US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.03861, -120.48162
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,796 (2007)
Projected traffic9,485 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 W Tefft ST over Nipomo Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Tefft ST over Nipomo 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does W Tefft ST over Nipomo Creek carry?

About 8,796 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Tefft ST over Nipomo Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns W Tefft ST over Nipomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.