Chorro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · Just W of Higuera · Structure no. 49C0405
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chorro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chorro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,213 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chorro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chorro 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Chorro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chorro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Chorro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.