Arrellaga Street over Mission Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · At Castillo ST · Structure no. 51C0149
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,580
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arrellaga Street over Mission Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Arrellaga Street over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,296 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arrellaga Street over Mission Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arrellaga Street over Mission 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Arrellaga Street over Mission Creek carry?
About 9,580 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Arrellaga Street over Mission Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Arrellaga Street over Mission Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.