US Bridges

Higuera ST over San Luis Obispo Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · At SR 101 · Structure no. 49C0396

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
267 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,927
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higuera ST over San Luis Obispo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Higuera ST over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 97 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 4,927 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,461 by 2045. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHiguera ST
CrossesSan Luis Obispo Creek
LocationAt SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.23118, -120.68994
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,927 (2010)
Projected traffic9,461 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Higuera ST over San Luis Obispo Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Higuera ST over San Luis Obispo 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 Higuera ST over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?

About 4,927 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Higuera ST over San Luis Obispo Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Higuera ST over San Luis Obispo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.