FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HUASNA TOWNSITE RD

Carrying HUASNA TOWNSITE RD over HUASNA RIVER

3.1 MI SE OF HUASNA, San Luis Obispo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: HUASNA TOWNSITE RD

The HUASNA TOWNSITE RD bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries HUASNA TOWNSITE RD over HUASNA RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 9 sections, stretching 53.0 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 288 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 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HUASNA TOWNSITE RD compares

408
Bridges in San Luis Obispo · 19 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
2.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
53.0 m (174 ft)
Deck Width
3.9 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
288 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49C0147

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

HUASNA TOWNSITE 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
  • Compare HUASNA TOWNSITE RD 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 HUASNA TOWNSITE RD?

HUASNA TOWNSITE RD in San Luis Obispo, California has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HUASNA TOWNSITE RD inspected?

HUASNA TOWNSITE 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 288 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HUASNA TOWNSITE 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 HUASNA TOWNSITE RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for HUASNA TOWNSITE RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining HUASNA TOWNSITE RD?

HUASNA TOWNSITE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HUASNA TOWNSITE RD and does age affect safety?

HUASNA TOWNSITE RD was built in 1965, making it 61 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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