US Bridges

Mallagh Street over East Branch Nipomo Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · NW of Teffe Street · Structure no. 49C0489

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallagh Street over East Branch Nipomo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mallagh Street over East Branch Nipomo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesMallagh Street
CrossesEast Branch Nipomo Creek
LocationNW of Teffe Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.04165, -120.4787
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Mallagh Street over East Branch Nipomo Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallagh Street over East Branch Nipomo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mallagh Street over East Branch Nipomo Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mallagh Street over East Branch Nipomo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mallagh Street over East Branch Nipomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.