SNTA RTA OLD CR RD
Carrying SNTA RTA OLD CR RD over OLD CREEK
0.3 MI E CYPRESS MTN DR, San Luis Obispo, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SNTA RTA OLD CR RD
The SNTA RTA OLD CR RD bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries SNTA RTA OLD CR RD over OLD CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 6 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 249 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SNTA RTA OLD CR RD 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
- 1940
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 249 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 49C0093
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
SNTA RTA OLD CR RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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- 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 SNTA RTA OLD CR RD?
SNTA RTA OLD CR RD in San Luis Obispo, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SNTA RTA OLD CR RD inspected?
SNTA RTA OLD CR RD'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 249 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SNTA RTA OLD CR RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SNTA RTA OLD CR RD?
SNTA RTA OLD CR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SNTA RTA OLD CR RD?
SNTA RTA OLD CR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SNTA RTA OLD CR RD and does age affect safety?
SNTA RTA OLD CR RD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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