Toro Creek Southbound Bridge Replacement Project
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to replace the existing southbound bridge at Toro Creek on State Route 1 in San Luis Obispo County at postmile 32.6. The project proposes to remove the existing southbound bridge structure and construct a new bridge structure in its place. Project activities will involve vegetation clearing and replanting, pavement work, aesthetic treatments, upgrading guardrails, slope stabilization and erosion control, temporary construction access and staging sites, and temporary traffic control.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to address the poor bridge health of the existing southbound Toro Creek Bridge (bridge number 49-0068L) and upgrade nonstandard bridge railing, nonstandard geometric features, and associated roadway approaches.
Need
The existing southbound Toro Creek Bridge has poor bridge health due to non-recoverable corrosion on the columns, abutments, and superstructure, and replacement of the structure is needed to resolve the issue. The existing bridge has bridge railings that need to be replaced with bridge railings that meet current Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware standards. The existing outside shoulders need to be widened to standard width to decrease off-tracking vehicle collisions and facilitate the passage of bicycle traffic.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not Applicable |
| State | To be determined |
| Federal | To be determined |
| Construction Cost | $15,266,000 |
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft environmental document to be completed | February/March 2024 |
| Final environmental document to be completed | June 2024 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | March 2025 |
| Design to be completed | June 2025 |
| Advertise | October 2025 |
| Construction to begin | January 2026 |
| Construction to be completed | June 2028 |
Documents
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Project Contacts
Carla Yu, Project Manager
Phone: 805-835-6349
Email: carla.yu@dot.ca.gov
Matt Fowler, Environmental Branch Chief
Phone: 805-779-0793
Email: matt.c.fowler@dot.ca.gov
District 5 Public Information Office
Phone: 805-549-3318
Email: info-d5@dot.ca.gov
Title VI Information
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