US Bridges

Orcutt Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · At Spanish Oaks Drive · Structure no. 49C0466

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orcutt Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck is a concrete arch - deck carrying Orcutt Road 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOrcutt Road
CrossesE Fk San Luis Obispo Ck
LocationAt Spanish Oaks Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.25048, -120.6233
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2004)
Projected traffic3,061 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Orcutt Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck built?

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

What condition is Orcutt Road 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 Orcutt Road over E Fk San Luis Obispo Ck carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.