US Bridges

Lakeview DR over Las Tablas Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 3.8 MI N Chimney Rock RD · Structure no. 49C0319

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview DR over Las Tablas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeview DR over Las Tablas 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLakeview DR
CrossesLas Tablas Creek
Location3.8 MI N Chimney Rock RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.68119, -120.94011
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2006)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lakeview DR over Las Tablas Creek built?

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

What condition is Lakeview DR over Las Tablas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeview DR over Las Tablas Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview DR over Las Tablas Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview DR over Las Tablas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.