River RD over Huer Huero Creek
PoorPosted for loadSan Luis Obispo County, California · 1.55 MI S Wellsona Ave · Structure no. 49C0346
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,198
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Huer Huero Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Huer Huero Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River RD over Huer Huero Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is River RD over Huer Huero Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does River RD over Huer Huero Creek carry?
About 1,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River RD over Huer Huero Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns River RD over Huer Huero Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.