US Bridges

Paradise RD over Lewis Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 4.5 MI East of SR 154 · Structure no. 51C0188

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise RD over Lewis Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paradise RD over Lewis 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 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location4.5 MI East of SR 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.54015, -119.78535
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2017)
Projected traffic943 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Paradise RD over Lewis Creek built?

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

What condition is Paradise RD over Lewis 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Paradise RD over Lewis Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Paradise RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.