US Bridges

Geneseo Road over Huer Huero Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · E of Eagle Oak Ranch Way · Structure no. 49C0481

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geneseo Road over Huer Huero Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Geneseo Road over Huer Huero Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesGeneseo Road
CrossesHuer Huero Creek
LocationE of Eagle Oak Ranch Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.58365, -120.55489
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Geneseo Road over Huer Huero Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geneseo Road over Huer Huero 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Geneseo Road over Huer Huero Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Geneseo Road over Huer Huero Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Geneseo Road over Huer Huero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.