US Bridges

State Route 154 over LA Colina RD

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-154-R32.07 · Structure no. 51 0256

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 154 over LA Colina RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 154 over LA Colina RD in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,337 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 154
CrossesLA Colina RD
Location05-SB-154-R32.07
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.44438, -119.75996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2009)
Projected traffic24,337 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 154 over LA Colina RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is State Route 154 over LA Colina RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 154 over LA Colina RD carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 154 over LA Colina RD?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 154 over LA Colina RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.