US Bridges

Ocean Blvd over Cayucos Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Cayucos · Structure no. 49C0341

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Blvd over Cayucos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ocean Blvd over Cayucos Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,746 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOcean Blvd
CrossesCayucos Creek
LocationCayucos
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.45005, -120.90721
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2018)
Projected traffic1,746 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ocean Blvd over Cayucos Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Blvd over Cayucos 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Blvd over Cayucos Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Blvd over Cayucos Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Blvd over Cayucos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.