US Bridges

Padaro Lane over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · S of US 101 · Structure no. 51C0161

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padaro Lane over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Padaro Lane over UP RR & AMTRAK in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPadaro Lane
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
LocationS of US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.4155, -119.58207
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2009)
Projected traffic2,661 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Padaro Lane over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Padaro Lane over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 Padaro Lane over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Padaro Lane over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Padaro Lane over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.