US Bridges

Slo-San Simeon RD over Hearst Ranch Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Just W/O SR 1 · Structure no. 49C0254

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slo-San Simeon RD over Hearst Ranch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Slo-San Simeon RD over Hearst Ranch Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSlo-San Simeon RD
CrossesHearst Ranch Creek
LocationJust W/O SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.64403, -121.18912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic242 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Slo-San Simeon RD over Hearst Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slo-San Simeon RD over Hearst Ranch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Slo-San Simeon RD over Hearst Ranch Creek carry?

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

How long is Slo-San Simeon RD over Hearst Ranch Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Slo-San Simeon RD over Hearst Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.