US Bridges

State Route 135 SB over E Clark Ave

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-135-R10.41 · Structure no. 51 0147L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 135 SB over E Clark Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 135 SB over E Clark Ave 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,006 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 135 SB
CrossesE Clark Ave
Location05-SB-135-R10.41
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates34.86489, -120.43676
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2009)
Projected traffic16,006 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 135 SB over E Clark Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 135 SB over E Clark Ave 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 135 SB over E Clark Ave carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 135 SB over E Clark Ave?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 135 SB over E Clark Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.