US Bridges

Los Caneros Road over Pedestrian Access

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · North El Colegio RD · Structure no. 51C0195

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,071
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Caneros Road over Pedestrian Access is a concrete frame carrying Los Caneros Road over Pedestrian Access in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 16,071 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,178 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLos Caneros Road
CrossesPedestrian Access
LocationNorth El Colegio RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.41765, -119.86049
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,071 (2009)
Projected traffic59,178 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Caneros Road over Pedestrian Access built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Caneros Road over Pedestrian Access 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 2024.

How much traffic does Los Caneros Road over Pedestrian Access carry?

About 16,071 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Los Caneros Road over Pedestrian Access?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Los Caneros Road over Pedestrian Access?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.