13th ST over Salinas River
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · In Paso Robles · Structure no. 49C0314
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 489 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th ST over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13th ST over Salinas River in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 5 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,354 by 2041. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 97 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th ST over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is 13th ST over Salinas River 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 13th ST over Salinas River carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 13th ST over Salinas River?
The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns 13th ST over Salinas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.