Santa Maria Mesa over Sisquoc River
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 0.6 MI E Foxen Canyon RD · Structure no. 51C0095
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 603 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,371
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Maria Mesa over Sisquoc River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Maria Mesa over Sisquoc River in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,371 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2042. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa Maria Mesa over Sisquoc River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa Maria Mesa over Sisquoc River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Santa Maria Mesa over Sisquoc River carry?
About 1,371 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Santa Maria Mesa over Sisquoc River?
The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Maria Mesa over Sisquoc River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.