San Luis Obispo County, CA
12/29/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/29/2025 22:08
South Bay Boulevard at Los Osos Creek Bridge Replacement Project
Architectural rendering of the South Bay Boulevard at Los Osos Creek Bridge Replacement Project
Author: Public Works
Date: 12/29/2025 3:06 PM
LOS OSOS - The County of San Luis Obispo (County) Department of Public Works (Department) will begin work to replace the bridge on South Bay Boulevard at Los Osos Creek. The bridge serves as a vital connection between Los Osos and Morro Bay and is also along a designated emergency evacuation route for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
The existing bridge was constructed in 1966 and consists of a three-span concrete bridge. Due to its age and design, the bridge is seismically deficient and could potentially collapse during a strong earthquake. The County plans to replace it with a new, longer, and wider two-span concrete bridge. The new bridge will be built immediately adjacent to and along the east side of the existing bridge and will feature 8-foot shoulders with bike lanes, as well as a separate 5-foot-wide pedestrian path. The existing bridge will remain open during construction of the new bridge, however vehicle speeds may be reduced for safety in the construction zone. There will also be times when the shoulders and bike lanes will be closed, requiring bicyclists to share the roadway with vehicles. Once the new bridge is complete and open to traffic, the existing bridge will be demolished.The Los Osos bear statue will be temporarily relocated to a secure location during construction and will be returned and installed on a new concrete pad on the northwest side of the bridge once construction is complete.
On September 21, 2025, the Board of Supervisors awarded the construction project to Security Paving Company in the amount of $23,525,959. Approximately 88 percent of the project cost is funded through the Federal Highway Bridge Program. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026 and is expected to be completed in fall 2027.
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