Paradise Road over Los Laureles Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 0.8 MI N SR 154 · Structure no. 51C0072
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,760
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paradise Road over Los Laureles Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paradise Road over Los Laureles Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,104 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paradise Road over Los Laureles Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paradise Road over Los Laureles 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 Paradise Road over Los Laureles Creek carry?
About 1,760 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Paradise Road over Los Laureles Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Paradise Road over Los Laureles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.