FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MADONNA RD

Carrying MADONNA RD over PREFUMO CREEK

SLO CTY, San Luis Obispo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MADONNA RD

The MADONNA RD bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries MADONNA RD over PREFUMO CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1974, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,985 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.6 metric tons.

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

How MADONNA RD compares

▼ 18.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
408
Bridges in San Luis Obispo · 19 in Poor condition
MADONNA RD 12.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.3
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
4.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
1974
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
30.2 m (99 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26,985 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49C0372

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MADONNA RD 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 MADONNA 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 MADONNA RD?

MADONNA RD in San Luis Obispo, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MADONNA RD inspected?

MADONNA 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 26,985 vehicles per day.

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

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

MADONNA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MADONNA RD?

MADONNA RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MADONNA RD and does age affect safety?

MADONNA RD was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1974.

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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