Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek
PoorSan Luis Obispo County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Higuera Str · Structure no. 49C0381
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bianchi Lane over San Luis Obispo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.