Ave of the Flags over Santa Ynez River
PoorSanta Barbara County, California · 0.6 MI South of SR 246 · Structure no. 51C0174
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,002 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave of the Flags over Santa Ynez River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave of the Flags over Santa Ynez River in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,435 by 2042. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave of the Flags over Santa Ynez River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave of the Flags over Santa Ynez River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ave of the Flags over Santa Ynez River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ave of the Flags over Santa Ynez River?
The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ave of the Flags over Santa Ynez River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.