US Bridges

Toro Creek Road over Toro Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · 1.15 Miles NE of HWY 1 · Structure no. 49C0422

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toro Creek Road over Toro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Toro Creek Road over Toro Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesToro Creek Road
CrossesToro Creek
Location1.15 Miles NE of HWY 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.42508, -120.86007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2007)
Projected traffic433 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toro Creek Road over Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toro Creek Road over Toro 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Toro Creek Road over Toro Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Toro Creek Road over Toro Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Toro Creek Road over Toro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.