El Camino Real over Atascadero Creek
GoodSan Luis Obispo County, California · 0.1 MI SW Intx East Mall · Structure no. 49C0430
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over Atascadero Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying El Camino Real over Atascadero Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 110 years old, older 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,647 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over Atascadero Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is El Camino Real over Atascadero 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over Atascadero Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over Atascadero Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over Atascadero Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.