Viejo Camino over Paloma Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 0.2 MI SE El Camino Real · Structure no. 49C0364
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Viejo Camino over Paloma Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Viejo Camino over Paloma Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Viejo Camino over Paloma Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Viejo Camino over Paloma 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Viejo Camino over Paloma Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Viejo Camino over Paloma Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Viejo Camino over Paloma Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.