US Bridges

Valley RD over Los Berros Crk Div Chnl

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.4 MI N SR 1 · Structure no. 49C0352

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,167
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD over Los Berros Crk Div Chnl is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley RD over Los Berros Crk Div Chnl in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley RD
CrossesLos Berros Crk Div Chnl
Location0.4 MI N SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.10349, -120.58149
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,167 (2014)
Projected traffic7,728 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Valley RD over Los Berros Crk Div Chnl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley RD over Los Berros Crk Div Chnl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Valley RD over Los Berros Crk Div Chnl carry?

About 5,167 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley RD over Los Berros Crk Div Chnl?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Valley RD over Los Berros Crk Div Chnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.