US Bridges

Salvar RD over State Route 154

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-154-R31.20 · Structure no. 51 0259

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salvar RD over State Route 154 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salvar RD over State Route 154 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1972, 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSalvar RD
CrossesState Route 154
Location05-SB-154-R31.20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.45466, -119.76714
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic528 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Salvar RD over State Route 154 built?

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

What condition is Salvar RD over State Route 154 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 Salvar RD over State Route 154 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Salvar RD over State Route 154?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Salvar RD over State Route 154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.