US Bridges

Adobe Road over San Luisito Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.1 MI W. of San Luisito · Structure no. 49C0456

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adobe Road over San Luisito Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Adobe Road over San Luisito Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdobe Road
CrossesSan Luisito Creek
Location0.1 MI W. of San Luisito
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.35587, -120.78637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2015)
Projected traffic399 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Adobe Road over San Luisito Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adobe Road over San Luisito 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Adobe Road over San Luisito Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Adobe Road over San Luisito Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Adobe Road over San Luisito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.