EQUIPMENT SHOP RD
Carrying EQUIPMENT SHOP RD over STENNER CREEK
.1KM W OF MT BISHOP RD, San Luis Obispo, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EQUIPMENT SHOP RD
The EQUIPMENT SHOP RD bridge in San Luis Obispo, California carries EQUIPMENT SHOP RD over STENNER CREEK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 15.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EQUIPMENT SHOP 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
- 1947
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 49I0005
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EQUIPMENT SHOP 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 EQUIPMENT SHOP 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 EQUIPMENT SHOP RD?
EQUIPMENT SHOP RD in San Luis Obispo, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EQUIPMENT SHOP RD inspected?
EQUIPMENT SHOP 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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EQUIPMENT SHOP 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 EQUIPMENT SHOP RD?
EQUIPMENT SHOP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EQUIPMENT SHOP RD?
EQUIPMENT SHOP RD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is EQUIPMENT SHOP RD and does age affect safety?
EQUIPMENT SHOP RD was built in 1947, making it 79 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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