Foxen Canyon Road over Cat Canyon Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 0.15 MI E Palmer RD · Structure no. 51C0102
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,365
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foxen Canyon Road over Cat Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Foxen Canyon Road over Cat Canyon Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,291 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foxen Canyon Road over Cat Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Foxen Canyon Road over Cat Canyon 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Foxen Canyon Road over Cat Canyon Creek carry?
About 1,365 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Foxen Canyon Road over Cat Canyon Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Foxen Canyon Road over Cat Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.