US Bridges

State Route 217 over Hollister Ave

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-217-2.23-SB · Structure no. 51 0160

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 217 over Hollister Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 217 over Hollister Ave in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,339 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 217
CrossesHollister Ave
Location05-SB-217-2.23-SB
RouteState Highway 217
Coordinates34.43517, -119.81792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2009)
Projected traffic20,339 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 217 over Hollister Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 217 over Hollister Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 217 over Hollister Ave carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 217 over Hollister Ave?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 217 over Hollister Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.