US Bridges

Mill Street over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · NE Pepper ST · Structure no. 49C0393

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,276
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mill Street over UP RR & AMTRAK in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
LocationNE Pepper ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.28677, -120.65714
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,276 (2005)
Projected traffic3,582 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Mill Street over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.