US Bridges

Nacimiento Lake DR over San Marcos Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.05 MI S San Marcos RD · Structure no. 49C0355

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,973
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nacimiento Lake DR over San Marcos Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nacimiento Lake DR over San Marcos Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 4,973 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNacimiento Lake DR
CrossesSan Marcos Creek
Location0.05 MI S San Marcos RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.68815, -120.76356
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,973 (2020)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Nacimiento Lake DR over San Marcos Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nacimiento Lake DR over San Marcos 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nacimiento Lake DR over San Marcos Creek carry?

About 4,973 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nacimiento Lake DR over San Marcos Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Nacimiento Lake DR over San Marcos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.