San Luis Bay DR over San Luis Obispo Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · Avila RD · Structure no. 49C0438
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Luis Bay DR over San Luis Obispo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Luis Bay DR over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Luis Bay DR over San Luis Obispo Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is San Luis Bay DR over San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Bay DR over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is San Luis Bay DR over San Luis Obispo Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns San Luis Bay DR over San Luis Obispo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.