US Bridges

Washburn Campgroun over Washburn Campground

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · Slo County · Structure no. 49P0009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Washburn Campgroun over Washburn Campground is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washburn Campgroun over Washburn Campground in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWashburn Campgroun
CrossesWashburn Campground
LocationSlo County
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.59469, -121.122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic105 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washburn Campgroun over Washburn Campground built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washburn Campgroun over Washburn Campground 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Washburn Campgroun over Washburn Campground carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washburn Campgroun over Washburn Campground?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Washburn Campgroun over Washburn Campground?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.