DEL RIO ROAD
Carrying DEL RIO ROAD over US HIGHWAY 101
05-SLO-101-48.33, San Luis Obispo, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DEL RIO ROAD
The DEL RIO ROAD bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries DEL RIO ROAD over US HIGHWAY 101. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 58,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DEL RIO ROAD 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
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 58,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 49 0141
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 DEL RIO ROAD 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 DEL RIO ROAD 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 DEL RIO ROAD?
DEL RIO ROAD in San Luis Obispo, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DEL RIO ROAD inspected?
DEL RIO ROAD'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 58,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEL RIO ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DEL RIO ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DEL RIO ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining DEL RIO ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for DEL RIO ROAD in the NBI.
How old is DEL RIO ROAD and does age affect safety?
DEL RIO ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
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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