US Bridges

Hollister Ave over San Jose Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI East Kellog Ave · Structure no. 51C0027

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,445
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollister Ave over San Jose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hollister Ave over San Jose Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1964, 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 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 25,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,371 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHollister Ave
CrossesSan Jose Creek
Location0.1 MI East Kellog Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.43545, -119.81931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,445 (2008)
Projected traffic32,371 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hollister Ave over San Jose Creek built?

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

What condition is Hollister Ave over San Jose 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hollister Ave over San Jose Creek carry?

About 25,445 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollister Ave over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Hollister Ave over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.