Soda Lake RD over Drainage Channel
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 1.5 Miles South of SR 58 · Structure no. 49C0411
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 202
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soda Lake RD over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Soda Lake RD over Drainage Channel in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1987, 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 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Soda Lake RD over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Soda Lake RD over Drainage Channel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Soda Lake RD over Drainage Channel carry?
About 202 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Soda Lake RD over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Soda Lake RD over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.