Ranchita Canyon RD over Ranchita Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 2.9 MI N Cross Cyn RD · Structure no. 49C0419
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 655
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ranchita Canyon RD over Ranchita Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ranchita Canyon RD over Ranchita Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ranchita Canyon RD over Ranchita Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ranchita Canyon RD over Ranchita 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ranchita Canyon RD over Ranchita Creek carry?
About 655 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ranchita Canyon RD over Ranchita Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ranchita Canyon RD over Ranchita Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.