Fernald Pt LN over San Ysidro Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · S of US 101 at Montecito · Structure no. 51C0138
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fernald Pt LN over San Ysidro Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fernald Pt LN over San Ysidro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fernald Pt LN over San Ysidro Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fernald Pt LN over San Ysidro 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Fernald Pt LN over San Ysidro Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fernald Pt LN over San Ysidro Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fernald Pt LN over San Ysidro Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.