US Bridges

State Route 1 NB over ST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72)

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-001-M36.16 · Structure no. 51 0034R

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 NB over ST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 NB over ST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72) in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,296 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesState Route 1 NB
CrossesST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72)
Location05-SB-001-M36.16
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.80064, -120.44307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2009)
Projected traffic7,296 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 NB over ST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 NB over ST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 NB over ST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72) carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 NB over ST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 NB over ST RTE 135 (@pm 11.72)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.