US Bridges

Village Drive over Brizzolara Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · Cal State Polytechnic Uni · Structure no. 49I0009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Village Drive over Brizzolara Creek is a steel culvert carrying Village Drive over Brizzolara Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,141 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVillage Drive
CrossesBrizzolara Creek
LocationCal State Polytechnic Uni
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.30537, -120.66046
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,141 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Village Drive over Brizzolara Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Drive over Brizzolara 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Village Drive over Brizzolara Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Village Drive over Brizzolara Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Village Drive over Brizzolara Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.