STATE ROUTE 46
Carrying STATE ROUTE 46 over DRY CREEK
05-SLO-046-34.14, San Luis Obispo, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 46
The STATE ROUTE 46 bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries STATE ROUTE 46 over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE ROUTE 46 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 38.4 m (126 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 49 0138
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE ROUTE 46 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare STATE ROUTE 46 against other structures in San Luis Obispo and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 46?
STATE ROUTE 46 in San Luis Obispo, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE ROUTE 46 inspected?
STATE ROUTE 46's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 46 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 46?
STATE ROUTE 46 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 46?
STATE ROUTE 46 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STATE ROUTE 46 and does age affect safety?
STATE ROUTE 46 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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