US Bridges

Cliff Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.05 MI W of S.H. 225 · Structure no. 51C0057

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cliff Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,412 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCliff Drive
CrossesArroyo Burro Creek
Location0.05 MI W of S.H. 225
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.40488, -119.74026
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2011)
Projected traffic6,412 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cliff Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliff Drive over Arroyo Burro 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cliff Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cliff Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.