US Bridges

Snta Rita Old Ck R over Paso Robles Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.9 MI Swvineyard DR · Structure no. 49C0348

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snta Rita Old Ck R over Paso Robles Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Snta Rita Old Ck R over Paso Robles Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSnta Rita Old Ck R
CrossesPaso Robles Creek
Location0.9 MI Swvineyard DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.53688, -120.72755
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2018)
Projected traffic596 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Snta Rita Old Ck R over Paso Robles Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snta Rita Old Ck R over Paso Robles 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Snta Rita Old Ck R over Paso Robles Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snta Rita Old Ck R over Paso Robles Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Snta Rita Old Ck R over Paso Robles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.