SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
Carrying SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE over SAN LUIS OBISPO CREEK
0.15 MI E S.R. 1, San Luis Obispo, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
The SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE over SAN LUIS OBISPO CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,475 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE 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
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,475 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 49C0328
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE 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 SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE 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 SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE?
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE in San Luis Obispo, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE inspected?
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE'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 7,475 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE 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 SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE?
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE?
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE and does age affect safety?
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE was built in 1964, making it 62 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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