Sheffield DR over Buena Vista Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 0.3 MI N San Leandro Lane · Structure no. 51C0049
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,330
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheffield DR over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheffield DR over Buena Vista Creek 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 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 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,907 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheffield DR over Buena Vista Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheffield DR over Buena Vista 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Sheffield DR over Buena Vista Creek carry?
About 4,330 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sheffield DR over Buena Vista Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns Sheffield DR over Buena Vista Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.