US Bridges

State Route 1 NB over ST Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09)

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-001-R34.76 · Structure no. 51 0118R

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 NB over ST Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 NB over ST Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09) 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,392 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 1 NB
CrossesST Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09)
Location05-SB-001-R34.76
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.85393, -120.45239
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2009)
Projected traffic16,392 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 NB over ST Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09) built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 NB over ST Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09) 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 Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09) carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 NB over ST Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09)?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 NB over ST Rt 135 SB (@pm R9.09)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.