US Bridges

Marsh Street over San Luis Obispo Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Santa Rosa ST & Osos ST · Structure no. 49C0453

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,463
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Street over San Luis Obispo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Marsh Street over San Luis Obispo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9,463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesMarsh Street
CrossesSan Luis Obispo Creek
LocationSanta Rosa ST & Osos ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.28079, -120.65918
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,463 (2018)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Marsh Street over San Luis Obispo Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh Street over San Luis Obispo Creek carry?

About 9,463 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Street over San Luis Obispo Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Street over San Luis Obispo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.