US Bridges

Highland DR over Stenner Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · Cal State Polytechnic Uni · Structure no. 49I0002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2008 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Highland DR over Stenner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Highland DR over Stenner Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,477 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland DR
CrossesStenner Creek
LocationCal State Polytechnic Uni
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.30016, -120.67031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2008)
Projected traffic6,477 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Highland DR over Stenner Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland DR over Stenner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Highland DR over Stenner Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland DR over Stenner Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Highland DR over Stenner Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.