US Bridges

Hollister Avenue over Tecolotito Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI E Los Carneros RD · Structure no. 51C0128

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollister Avenue over Tecolotito Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hollister Avenue over Tecolotito Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,729 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHollister Avenue
CrossesTecolotito Creek
Location0.1 MI E Los Carneros RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.43049, -119.85777
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2011)
Projected traffic28,729 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hollister Avenue over Tecolotito Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Hollister Avenue over Tecolotito 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 Hollister Avenue over Tecolotito Creek carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hollister Avenue over Tecolotito Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Hollister Avenue over Tecolotito Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.