US Bridges

State Route 135 over Harris Canyon Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-135-M10.72 · Structure no. 51 0246

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 135 over Harris Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 135 over Harris Canyon Creek 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,658 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 135
CrossesHarris Canyon Creek
Location05-SB-135-M10.72
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates34.78751, -120.43581
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2009)
Projected traffic32,658 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 135 over Harris Canyon Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 135 over Harris Canyon Creek 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 over Harris Canyon Creek carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 135 over Harris Canyon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 135 over Harris Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.