Centre Street over San Juan Creek
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 160 Ft E/O 5th Street · Structure no. 49C0464
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Centre Street over San Juan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centre Street over San Juan Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Centre Street over San Juan Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Centre Street over San Juan 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Centre Street over San Juan Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Centre Street over San Juan Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Centre Street over San Juan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.