US Bridges

Huasna RD over West Branch Huasna Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Huasna Townsite RD · Structure no. 49C0146

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huasna RD over West Branch Huasna Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Huasna RD over West Branch Huasna Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHuasna RD
CrossesWest Branch Huasna Creek
LocationHuasna Townsite RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.12237, -120.39629
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2007)
Projected traffic484 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Huasna RD over West Branch Huasna Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huasna RD over West Branch Huasna 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 Huasna RD over West Branch Huasna Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huasna RD over West Branch Huasna Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Huasna RD over West Branch Huasna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.