US Bridges

Century Lane over Los Berros Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · Jeo Los Banos RD · Structure no. 49C0425

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century Lane over Los Berros Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Century Lane over Los Berros 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentury Lane
CrossesLos Berros Creek
LocationJeo Los Banos RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.10295, -120.57866
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2001)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Century Lane over Los Berros Creek built?

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

What condition is Century Lane over Los Berros 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 Century Lane over Los Berros Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Century Lane over Los Berros Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Century Lane over Los Berros Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.