US Bridges

Patterson Ave over San Jose Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.3 MI N Cathedral Oak R · Structure no. 51C0071

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,998
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Ave over San Jose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Patterson Ave over San Jose Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 2,998 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Ave
CrossesSan Jose Creek
Location0.3 MI N Cathedral Oak R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.45748, -119.80993
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,998 (2009)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

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 Patterson Ave over San Jose Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Ave over San Jose 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 Patterson Ave over San Jose Creek carry?

About 2,998 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Ave over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Ave over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.