US Bridges

Hollister Avenue over San Pedro Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.05 MI W Fairview Ave · Structure no. 51C0131

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,211
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollister Avenue over San Pedro Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hollister Avenue over San Pedro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 18,211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,031 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHollister Avenue
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location0.05 MI W Fairview Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.43543, -119.83194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,211 (2003)
Projected traffic28,031 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollister Avenue over San Pedro 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Hollister Avenue over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 18,211 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hollister Avenue over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Hollister Avenue over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.