US Bridges

Corbett Canyon RD over Quien Sabe Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.8 MI SE SR 227 · Structure no. 49C0155

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,433
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbett Canyon RD over Quien Sabe Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corbett Canyon RD over Quien Sabe Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCorbett Canyon RD
CrossesQuien Sabe Creek
Location0.8 MI SE SR 227
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.18664, -120.57888
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2010)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Corbett Canyon RD over Quien Sabe Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corbett Canyon RD over Quien Sabe 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 Corbett Canyon RD over Quien Sabe Creek carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Corbett Canyon RD over Quien Sabe Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Corbett Canyon RD over Quien Sabe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.