US Bridges

Las Pilitas RD over Salinas River

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Slo Cty · Structure no. 49C0435

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Pilitas RD over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Las Pilitas RD over Salinas River in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesLas Pilitas RD
CrossesSalinas River
LocationSlo Cty
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.348, -120.51267
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2007)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Las Pilitas RD over Salinas River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Pilitas RD over Salinas River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Las Pilitas RD over Salinas River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Las Pilitas RD over Salinas River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Las Pilitas RD over Salinas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.