US Bridges

Oso Valley RD over San Luis Obispo Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.1 MI E SR 101 · Structure no. 49C0401

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,452
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oso Valley RD over San Luis Obispo Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Oso Valley RD over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 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 19,452 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOso Valley RD
CrossesSan Luis Obispo Creek
Location0.1 MI E SR 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.243, -120.68093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,452 (2014)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Oso Valley RD over San Luis Obispo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Oso Valley RD over San Luis Obispo Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Oso Valley RD over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?

About 19,452 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oso Valley RD over San Luis Obispo Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Oso Valley RD over San Luis Obispo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.