US Bridges

Bello Street over Pismo Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · Intersects Frady Lane · Structure no. 49C0449

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bello Street over Pismo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Bello Street over Pismo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBello Street
CrossesPismo Creek
LocationIntersects Frady Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.1425, -120.63299
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bello Street over Pismo Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bello Street over Pismo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bello Street over Pismo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bello Street over Pismo Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bello Street over Pismo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.