San Luis Bay Drive over San Luis Obispo Creek
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 0.15 MI E S.R. 1 · Structure no. 49C0328
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,475
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Luis Bay Drive over San Luis Obispo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying San Luis Bay Drive over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Luis Bay Drive over San Luis Obispo Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is San Luis Bay Drive over San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Bay Drive over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?
About 7,475 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is San Luis Bay Drive over San Luis Obispo Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns San Luis Bay Drive over San Luis Obispo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.