US Bridges

ST Joseph ST over San Antonio Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.13 MI N of SH 135 · Structure no. 51C0191

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph ST over San Antonio Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST Joseph ST over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesST Joseph ST
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location0.13 MI N of SH 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.74592, -120.28118
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2006)
Projected traffic422 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 ST Joseph ST over San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph ST over San Antonio 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST Joseph ST over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph ST over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph ST over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.