US Bridges

State Route 1 over Salsipuedes Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-001-15.61 · Structure no. 51 0346

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Salsipuedes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Salsipuedes Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,217 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 1
CrossesSalsipuedes Creek
Location05-SB-001-15.61
RouteState Highway 1
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.59693, -120.41278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2009)
Projected traffic23,217 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Salsipuedes Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Salsipuedes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Salsipuedes Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Salsipuedes Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Salsipuedes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.