US Bridges

Thompson RD over Deleissigues Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.75 MI NW Tefft ST · Structure no. 49C0309

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,834
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson RD over Deleissigues Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Thompson RD over Deleissigues Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 109 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 5,834 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThompson RD
CrossesDeleissigues Creek
Location0.75 MI NW Tefft ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.05048, -120.48417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,834 (2014)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Thompson RD over Deleissigues Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is Thompson RD over Deleissigues 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson RD over Deleissigues Creek carry?

About 5,834 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Thompson RD over Deleissigues Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson RD over Deleissigues Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.