US Bridges

Fuller Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Jeo Broad Street/Hwy 227 · Structure no. 49C0463

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Fuller Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFuller Road
CrossesE Fk San Luis Obispo Ck
LocationJeo Broad Street/Hwy 227
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.24441, -120.64
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2004)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fuller Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuller Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fuller Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fuller Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fuller Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.