US Bridges

Huasna RD over Huasna River

PoorPosted for load

San Luis Obispo County, California · 2.55 MI E of Huasna · Structure no. 49C0274

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
192 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huasna RD over Huasna River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huasna RD over Huasna River in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesHuasna RD
CrossesHuasna River
Location2.55 MI E of Huasna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.13671, -120.3601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2017)
Projected traffic629 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huasna RD over Huasna River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huasna RD over Huasna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Huasna RD over Huasna River carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huasna RD over Huasna River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Huasna RD over Huasna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.