US Bridges

Toro Creek RD over Toro Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 2.7 MI W SR 41 · Structure no. 49C0384

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toro Creek RD over Toro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toro Creek RD over Toro Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesToro Creek RD
CrossesToro Creek
Location2.7 MI W SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.46178, -120.77217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2010)
Projected traffic358 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Toro Creek RD over Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toro Creek RD over Toro 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Toro Creek RD over Toro Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Toro Creek RD over Toro Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Toro Creek RD over Toro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.