US Bridges

Pozo Road over Rinconada Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · Las Pilitas RD · Structure no. 49C0302

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,112
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pozo Road over Rinconada Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pozo Road over Rinconada Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesPozo Road
CrossesRinconada Creek
LocationLas Pilitas RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.35301, -120.53823
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,112 (2010)
Projected traffic1,615 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Pozo Road over Rinconada Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pozo Road over Rinconada Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Pozo Road over Rinconada Creek carry?

About 1,112 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pozo Road over Rinconada Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pozo Road over Rinconada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.