US Bridges

Linne RD over Huer Huero Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 4 MI E US101 · Structure no. 49C0420

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,568
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linne RD over Huer Huero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linne RD over Huer Huero Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLinne RD
CrossesHuer Huero Creek
Location4 MI E US101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.60061, -120.60349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,568 (2007)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linne RD over Huer Huero Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linne RD over Huer Huero 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Linne RD over Huer Huero Creek carry?

About 1,568 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linne RD over Huer Huero Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Linne RD over Huer Huero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.