US Bridges

Seventh ST over Franklin Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.15 MI E of Carp. Ave · Structure no. 51C0050

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,214
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh ST over Franklin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Seventh ST over Franklin Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,801 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSeventh ST
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Carp. Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.4002, -119.52443
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,214 (2011)
Projected traffic6,801 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Seventh ST over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seventh ST over Franklin 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 Seventh ST over Franklin Creek carry?

About 3,214 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seventh ST over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh ST over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.