US Bridges

Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · Jeo Rosemary Ct · Structure no. 49C0462

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck is a steel arch - deck carrying Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPoinsettia Street
CrossesE Fk San Luis Obispo Ck
LocationJeo Rosemary Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.24467, -120.63188
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2004)
Projected traffic255 by 2045
Trucks2%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poinsettia Street over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.