US Bridges

Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Crk

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · Jeo Alyssum Ct · Structure no. 49C0460

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Crk is a steel arch - deck carrying Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Crk in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPoinsettia Street
CrossesE Fk San Luis Obispo Crk
LocationJeo Alyssum Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.24824, -120.63905
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2004)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Crk 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 Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Crk carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.