US Bridges

Odonovan RD over E Branch Huer Huero Crk

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.7 MI NW of S.R. 58 · Structure no. 49C0282

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odonovan RD over E Branch Huer Huero Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Odonovan RD over E Branch Huer Huero Crk in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 83 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesOdonovan RD
CrossesE Branch Huer Huero Crk
Location0.7 MI NW of S.R. 58
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.45726, -120.48973
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Odonovan RD over E Branch Huer Huero Crk built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Odonovan RD over E Branch Huer Huero Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Odonovan RD over E Branch Huer Huero Crk carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Odonovan RD over E Branch Huer Huero Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Odonovan RD over E Branch Huer Huero Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.