US Bridges

Pozo RD over Salinas River

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · River Road · Structure no. 49C0304

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pozo RD over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pozo RD over Salinas River in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPozo RD
CrossesSalinas River
LocationRiver Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.29876, -120.40421
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2014)
Projected traffic796 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 RD over Salinas River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pozo RD over Salinas River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pozo RD over Salinas River carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pozo RD over Salinas River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pozo RD over Salinas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.