US Bridges

Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 1.75 MI SW Klau · Structure no. 49C0470

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesCypress Mt DR
CrossesKlau Creek
Location1.75 MI SW Klau
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.61694, -120.91513
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2010)
Projected traffic112 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Mt DR over Klau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.