US Bridges

Mason ST over Arroyo Grande Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.1 MI S of SR 227 · Structure no. 49C0201

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,546
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason ST over Arroyo Grande Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mason ST over Arroyo Grande Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 5,546 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,111 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMason ST
CrossesArroyo Grande Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SR 227
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.12372, -120.57606
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,546 (2010)
Projected traffic5,111 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mason ST over Arroyo Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mason ST over Arroyo Grande Creek carry?

About 5,546 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mason ST over Arroyo Grande Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mason ST over Arroyo Grande Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.