US Bridges

San Leandro LN over San Ysidro Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.3 MI E of Santa Rosa LN · Structure no. 51C0047

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,110
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Leandro LN over San Ysidro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying San Leandro LN over San Ysidro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Leandro LN
CrossesSan Ysidro Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Santa Rosa LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.42528, -119.62137
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2013)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 San Leandro LN over San Ysidro Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Leandro LN over San Ysidro 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does San Leandro LN over San Ysidro Creek carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is San Leandro LN over San Ysidro Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns San Leandro LN over San Ysidro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.