US Bridges

Solomon Road over Orcutt Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 1.2 MI W Blossmer RD · Structure no. 51C0181

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solomon Road over Orcutt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Solomon Road over Orcutt Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSolomon Road
CrossesOrcutt Creek
Location1.2 MI W Blossmer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.87188, -120.46652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2009)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Solomon Road over Orcutt Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solomon Road over Orcutt 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Solomon Road over Orcutt Creek carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Solomon Road over Orcutt Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Solomon Road over Orcutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.