US Bridges

State Route 1 NB over Santa Ynez River

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-001-22.52 · Structure no. 51 0097R

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
685 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 NB over Santa Ynez River is a steel truss - thru carrying State Route 1 NB over Santa Ynez River in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 81 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,171 by 2043. The structure is 685 ft (208.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1 NB
CrossesSanta Ynez River
Location05-SB-001-22.52
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.66739, -120.45746
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length685 ft (208.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2009)
Projected traffic16,171 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 NB over Santa Ynez River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is State Route 1 NB over Santa Ynez River 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 Santa Ynez River carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 NB over Santa Ynez River?

The structure is 685 ft (208.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 NB over Santa Ynez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.