US Bridges

Glen Annie Road over Glen Annie Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.29 MI S Hollister Ave · Structure no. 51C0007

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,229
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Annie Road over Glen Annie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Glen Annie Road over Glen Annie Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,229 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,793 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlen Annie Road
CrossesGlen Annie Creek
Location0.29 MI S Hollister Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.43623, -119.87207
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,229 (2009)
Projected traffic13,793 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Glen Annie Road over Glen Annie Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Glen Annie Road over Glen Annie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Annie Road over Glen Annie Creek carry?

About 8,229 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Glen Annie Road over Glen Annie Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Glen Annie Road over Glen Annie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.