Union Road over Dry Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · Between Branch & Geneseo · Structure no. 49C0428
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 801
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Union Road over Dry Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,228 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Road over Dry 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 2024.
How much traffic does Union Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 801 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Union Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns Union Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.