US Bridges

Odonovan Road over Huer Huero Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Huer Huero Creek · Structure no. 49C0427

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odonovan Road over Huer Huero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Odonovan Road over Huer Huero Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesOdonovan Road
CrossesHuer Huero Creek
LocationHuer Huero Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.51771, -120.52142
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic213 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Odonovan Road over Huer Huero Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Odonovan Road over Huer Huero 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 Odonovan Road over Huer Huero Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Odonovan Road over Huer Huero Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Odonovan Road over Huer Huero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.