US Bridges

State Route 1 NB over Constellation Road

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-001-R25.07 · Structure no. 51 0236R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 NB over Constellation Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 NB over Constellation Road in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,860 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 1 NB
CrossesConstellation Road
Location05-SB-001-R25.07
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.69917, -120.46816
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2009)
Projected traffic19,860 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Constellation Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 NB over Constellation Road 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 Constellation Road carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 NB over Constellation Road?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 NB over Constellation Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.