US Bridges

Spanish Oaks Drive over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · Jeo Wavertree Street · Structure no. 49C0465

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish Oaks Drive over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck is a concrete arch - deck carrying Spanish Oaks Drive over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpanish Oaks Drive
CrossesE Fk San Luis Obispo Ck
LocationJeo Wavertree Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.24485, -120.62874
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2004)
Projected traffic408 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 Spanish Oaks Drive over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanish Oaks Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Spanish Oaks Drive over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spanish Oaks Drive over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Spanish Oaks Drive over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.