FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NACIMIENTO LAKE DR

Carrying NACIMIENTO LAKE DR over SAN MARCOS CREEK

0.05 MI S SAN MARCOS RD, San Luis Obispo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NACIMIENTO LAKE DR

The NACIMIENTO LAKE DR bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries NACIMIENTO LAKE DR over SAN MARCOS 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 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,973 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How NACIMIENTO LAKE DR compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
408
Bridges in San Luis Obispo · 19 in Poor condition
NACIMIENTO LAKE DR 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
4.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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
18.0 m (59 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,973 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49C0355

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NACIMIENTO LAKE DR 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 NACIMIENTO LAKE DR 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 NACIMIENTO LAKE DR?

NACIMIENTO LAKE DR in San Luis Obispo, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NACIMIENTO LAKE DR inspected?

NACIMIENTO LAKE DR'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 4,973 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NACIMIENTO LAKE DR 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 NACIMIENTO LAKE DR?

NACIMIENTO LAKE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NACIMIENTO LAKE DR?

NACIMIENTO LAKE DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NACIMIENTO LAKE DR and does age affect safety?

NACIMIENTO LAKE DR 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.

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

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