US Bridges

Santa Rosa CR RD over Rocky Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 1.0 MI NW SR 46 · Structure no. 49C0345

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,204
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Rosa CR RD over Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying Santa Rosa CR RD over Rocky Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSanta Rosa CR RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.0 MI NW SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.54437, -120.86704
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2010)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Santa Rosa CR RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Rosa CR RD over Rocky 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 Santa Rosa CR RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santa Rosa CR RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Rosa CR RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.