US Bridges

Equipment Shop RD over Stenner Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · .1KM W of Mt Bishop RD · Structure no. 49I0005

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Equipment Shop RD over Stenner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Equipment Shop RD over Stenner Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesEquipment Shop RD
CrossesStenner Creek
Location.1KM W of Mt Bishop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.30746, -120.67857
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic105 by 2045
Trucks15%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Equipment Shop RD over Stenner Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Equipment Shop RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Equipment Shop RD over Stenner Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Equipment Shop RD over Stenner Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Equipment Shop RD over Stenner Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.