US Bridges

State Route 1 over Vehicle Access (private)

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-001-R32.01 · Structure no. 51 0247

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Vehicle Access (private) is a steel arch - deck carrying State Route 1 over Vehicle Access (private) 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 13,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,786 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesVehicle Access (private)
Location05-SB-001-R32.01
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.81419, -120.44877
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2009)
Projected traffic29,786 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 over Vehicle Access (private) built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 over Vehicle Access (private) 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 over Vehicle Access (private) carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Vehicle Access (private)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns State Route 1 over Vehicle Access (private)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.