US Bridges

Stow Canyon RD over San Pedro Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.57 MI W/O Fairview Ave · Structure no. 51C0067

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,259
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stow Canyon RD over San Pedro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stow Canyon RD over San Pedro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStow Canyon RD
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location0.57 MI W/O Fairview Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.4487, -119.84039
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2003)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stow Canyon RD over San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stow Canyon RD over San Pedro 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stow Canyon RD over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stow Canyon RD over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Stow Canyon RD over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.