US Bridges

El Camino Real over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.1 MI N/O San Ramon RD · Structure no. 49C0451

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Real over UP RR & AMTRAK is a steel truss - thru carrying El Camino Real over UP RR & AMTRAK in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Camino Real
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.1 MI N/O San Ramon RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.52787, -120.7025
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2014)
Projected traffic681 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 El Camino Real over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Camino Real over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 2024.

How much traffic does El Camino Real over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Real over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Real over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.