US Bridges

Price Canyon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.35 MI Sw/O SR 227 · Structure no. 49C0329

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,003
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Canyon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Price Canyon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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 6,003 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,724 by 2045. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice Canyon Road
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.35 MI Sw/O SR 227
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.19638, -120.6122
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,003 (2010)
Projected traffic8,724 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Price Canyon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Price Canyon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Price Canyon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 6,003 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Price Canyon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Price Canyon Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.