Puente Drive over Atascadero Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 0.36 MI S Hollster Ave · Structure no. 51C0058
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,643
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Puente Drive over Atascadero Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Puente Drive over Atascadero Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,096 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Puente Drive over Atascadero Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Puente Drive over Atascadero 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 Puente Drive over Atascadero Creek carry?
About 4,643 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Puente Drive over Atascadero Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Puente Drive over Atascadero Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.