US Bridges

Canet Road over Chorro Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.3 MI SW of SR 1 · Structure no. 49C0429

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canet Road over Chorro Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Canet Road over Chorro 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesCanet Road
CrossesChorro Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.35318, -120.78881
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2012)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Canet Road over Chorro Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canet Road over Chorro 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 Canet Road over Chorro Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canet Road over Chorro Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Canet Road over Chorro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.