US Bridges

Cathedral Oaks RD over San Jose Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · East of Kellog Ave · Structure no. 51C0194

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,208
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathedral Oaks RD over San Jose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cathedral Oaks RD over San Jose Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,139 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCathedral Oaks RD
CrossesSan Jose Creek
LocationEast of Kellog Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.45287, -119.81414
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,208 (2016)
Projected traffic16,139 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cathedral Oaks RD over San Jose Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cathedral Oaks RD over San Jose 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 March 2023.

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

About 10,208 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cathedral Oaks RD over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Cathedral Oaks RD over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.