US Bridges

El Camino Real over E Bra Atascadero Crk

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.12 MI SE of SR 41 · Structure no. 49C0365

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Real over E Bra Atascadero Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying El Camino Real over E Bra Atascadero Crk in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,325 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Camino Real
CrossesE Bra Atascadero Crk
Location0.12 MI SE of SR 41
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.48489, -120.66332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2010)
Projected traffic10,325 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 El Camino Real over E Bra Atascadero Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Camino Real over E Bra Atascadero Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does El Camino Real over E Bra Atascadero Crk carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Real over E Bra Atascadero Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns El Camino Real over E Bra Atascadero Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.