US Bridges

Mission Canyon RD over Mission Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.4 MI N of SR192 · Structure no. 51C0052

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,612
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Canyon RD over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mission Canyon RD over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,612 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,442 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMission Canyon RD
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.4 MI N of SR192
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.4521, -119.70933
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,612 (2009)
Projected traffic3,442 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mission Canyon RD over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Canyon RD over Mission 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 Mission Canyon RD over Mission Creek carry?

About 3,612 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mission Canyon RD over Mission Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Canyon RD over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.