Tepusquet Road over Colson Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · At Colson Canyon Road · Structure no. 51C0101
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tepusquet Road over Colson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tepusquet Road over Colson Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tepusquet Road over Colson Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tepusquet Road over Colson 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Tepusquet Road over Colson Creek carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Tepusquet Road over Colson Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Tepusquet Road over Colson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.