US Bridges

Beachcomber DR over Beach Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.3 MI SE of RTE 1 · Structure no. 49C0243

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beachcomber DR over Beach Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Beachcomber DR over Beach Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeachcomber DR
CrossesBeach Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of RTE 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.40032, -120.86615
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2019)
Projected traffic533 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beachcomber DR over Beach Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beachcomber DR over Beach 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beachcomber DR over Beach Creek carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beachcomber DR over Beach Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Beachcomber DR over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.