US Bridges

Fair Oaks Blvd over Arroyo Grande Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Arroyo Grande · Structure no. 49C0400

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,945
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Oaks Blvd over Arroyo Grande Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair Oaks Blvd over Arroyo Grande Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 8,945 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,461 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFair Oaks Blvd
CrossesArroyo Grande Creek
LocationArroyo Grande
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.11263, -120.58783
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,945 (2014)
Projected traffic9,461 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fair Oaks Blvd over Arroyo Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Oaks Blvd over Arroyo Grande 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fair Oaks Blvd over Arroyo Grande Creek carry?

About 8,945 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fair Oaks Blvd over Arroyo Grande Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Oaks Blvd over Arroyo Grande Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.