Viejo Camino over West Branch Paloma Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 0.4 MI SE El Camino Real · Structure no. 49C0313
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Viejo Camino over West Branch Paloma Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Viejo Camino over West Branch Paloma 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Viejo Camino over West Branch Paloma Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Viejo Camino over West Branch Paloma Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Viejo Camino over West Branch Paloma Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Viejo Camino over West Branch Paloma Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Viejo Camino over West Branch Paloma Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.