US Bridges

Via Real over Toro Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI W of Toro Cyn RD · Structure no. 51C0162

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,458
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Real over Toro Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Via Real over Toro Creek 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 6 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 4,458 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,937 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Real
CrossesToro Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Toro Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.4158, -119.57691
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,458 (2009)
Projected traffic5,937 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Via Real over Toro Creek built?

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

What condition is Via Real over Toro 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 Via Real over Toro Creek carry?

About 4,458 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Via Real over Toro Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Via Real over Toro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.