US Bridges

State Route 225 over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-000-0.00-SB · Structure no. 51 0220

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 225 over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 225 over UP RR & AMTRAK in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,535 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 225
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location05-SB-000-0.00-SB
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.42757, -119.73391
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2009)
Projected traffic15,535 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 225 over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 225 over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 225 over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 225 over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 225 over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.