State Route 166 over Salisbury Canyon
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-166-64.76 · Structure no. 51 0065
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 166 over Salisbury Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 166 over Salisbury Canyon in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 82 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 166 over Salisbury Canyon built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is State Route 166 over Salisbury Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 166 over Salisbury Canyon carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is State Route 166 over Salisbury Canyon?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 166 over Salisbury Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.