Morro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · Just W of Higuera · Structure no. 49C0406
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Morro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,256 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morro ST 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 Morro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Morro 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 Morro ST over San Luis Obispo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.