US Bridges

Cathedral Oaks RD over San Pedro Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.7 MI West of Fairview · Structure no. 51C0186

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,535
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathedral Oaks RD over San Pedro Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cathedral Oaks RD over San Pedro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8,535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,461 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCathedral Oaks RD
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location0.7 MI West of Fairview
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.45086, -119.84243
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,535 (2003)
Projected traffic14,461 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cathedral Oaks RD over San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cathedral Oaks RD over San Pedro 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Cathedral Oaks RD over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 8,535 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cathedral Oaks RD over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cathedral Oaks RD over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.