Bell ST over San Antonio Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 0.5 MI N of SR 135 · Structure no. 51C0157
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell ST over San Antonio Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bell ST over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,258 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell ST over San Antonio Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell ST over San Antonio 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Bell ST over San Antonio Creek carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Bell ST over San Antonio Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bell ST over San Antonio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.