California Blvd over San Luis Obispo Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · W San Luis Bay DR · Structure no. 49C0356
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,437
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
California Blvd over San Luis Obispo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying California Blvd over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 16,437 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,838 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was California Blvd over San Luis Obispo Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is California Blvd over San Luis Obispo 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does California Blvd over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?
About 16,437 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is California Blvd over San Luis Obispo Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns California Blvd over San Luis Obispo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.