US Bridges

Santa Rosa Road over E Branch Salsipuedes Crk

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.47 MI East of SH 1 · Structure no. 51C0020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
855
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Rosa Road over E Branch Salsipuedes Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Rosa Road over E Branch Salsipuedes Crk in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 855 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Rosa Road
CrossesE Branch Salsipuedes Crk
Location0.47 MI East of SH 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.62206, -120.42206
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic855 (2009)
Projected traffic655 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Santa Rosa Road over E Branch Salsipuedes Crk built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Rosa Road over E Branch Salsipuedes Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Rosa Road over E Branch Salsipuedes Crk carry?

About 855 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santa Rosa Road over E Branch Salsipuedes Crk?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Rosa Road over E Branch Salsipuedes Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.