Main Street over Bradley Channel
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-166-8.92-SMRA · Structure no. 51 0324Y
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Bradley Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Main Street over Bradley Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 63 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,107 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Bradley Channel built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Main Street over Bradley Channel 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Main Street over Bradley Channel carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Bradley Channel?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Bradley Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.