US Bridges

State Route 166 over Cuyama River

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-166-R30.37 · Structure no. 51 0218

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 166 over Cuyama River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 166 over Cuyama River in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,665 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 166
CrossesCuyama River
Location05-SB-166-R30.37
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates35.08358, -120.14669
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2009)
Projected traffic4,665 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 166 over Cuyama River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 166 over Cuyama River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 166 over Cuyama River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 166 over Cuyama River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 166 over Cuyama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.