US Bridges

Murray ST over Stenner Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Santa Rosa ST · Structure no. 49C0397

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray ST over Stenner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Murray ST over Stenner Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMurray ST
CrossesStenner Creek
LocationSanta Rosa ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.29091, -120.66672
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Murray ST over Stenner Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray ST over Stenner 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Murray ST over Stenner Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Murray ST over Stenner Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Murray ST over Stenner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.