US Bridges

San Luisito RD over San Luisito Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.15 MI N SR 1 · Structure no. 49C0235

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Luisito RD over San Luisito Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Luisito RD over San Luisito Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSan Luisito RD
CrossesSan Luisito Creek
Location0.15 MI N SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.35713, -120.78256
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic363 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 San Luisito RD over San Luisito Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Luisito RD over San Luisito 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 San Luisito RD over San Luisito Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is San Luisito RD over San Luisito Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns San Luisito RD over San Luisito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.