US Bridges

State Route 154 over Vehicle & Cattle Access

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-154-18.83 · Structure no. 51 0107

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 154 over Vehicle & Cattle Access is a concrete slab carrying State Route 154 over Vehicle & Cattle Access in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 13,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,633 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesState Route 154
CrossesVehicle & Cattle Access
Location05-SB-154-18.83
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.54807, -119.89998
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2009)
Projected traffic31,633 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 154 over Vehicle & Cattle Access built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is State Route 154 over Vehicle & Cattle Access 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 154 over Vehicle & Cattle Access carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 154 over Vehicle & Cattle Access?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 154 over Vehicle & Cattle Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.