US Bridges

Air Park Drive over Oceano Beach Lagoon

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.1 Mile SE of Pier Avie · Structure no. 49C0473

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Air Park Drive over Oceano Beach Lagoon is a concrete continuous slab carrying Air Park Drive over Oceano Beach Lagoon in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAir Park Drive
CrossesOceano Beach Lagoon
Location0.1 Mile SE of Pier Avie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.10525, -120.62603
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Air Park Drive over Oceano Beach Lagoon built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Air Park Drive over Oceano Beach Lagoon 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Air Park Drive over Oceano Beach Lagoon carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Air Park Drive over Oceano Beach Lagoon?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Air Park Drive over Oceano Beach Lagoon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.