South Bay Blvd over Chorro Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 1 Mile South of Highway 1 · Structure no. 49C0426
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Bay Blvd over Chorro Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Bay Blvd over Chorro 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,654 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Bay Blvd over Chorro Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Bay Blvd over Chorro 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does South Bay Blvd over Chorro Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Bay Blvd over Chorro Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns South Bay Blvd over Chorro Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.