Norte RD over Bra Santa Margarita Crk
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · West of Oak RD · Structure no. 49C0278
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norte RD over Bra Santa Margarita Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norte RD over Bra Santa Margarita Crk in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norte RD over Bra Santa Margarita Crk built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Norte RD over Bra Santa Margarita Crk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Norte RD over Bra Santa Margarita Crk carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Norte RD over Bra Santa Margarita Crk?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Norte RD over Bra Santa Margarita Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.