US Bridges

Via Avenue over Atascadero Creek

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San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.12 MI E/O Traffic Way · Structure no. 49C0483

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Avenue over Atascadero Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Via Avenue over Atascadero Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVia Avenue
CrossesAtascadero Creek
Location0.12 MI E/O Traffic Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Luis Obispo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.49894, -120.66398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

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 Via Avenue over Atascadero Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Avenue over Atascadero 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Via Avenue over Atascadero Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Via Avenue over Atascadero Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Via Avenue over Atascadero Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.