US Bridges

Cathedral Oaks RD over Glen Annie Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.04 MI W Glen Annie RD · Structure no. 51C0209

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,656
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathedral Oaks RD over Glen Annie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cathedral Oaks RD over Glen Annie Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,656 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,123 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCathedral Oaks RD
CrossesGlen Annie Creek
Location0.04 MI W Glen Annie RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.44064, -119.87581
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,656 (2009)
Projected traffic10,123 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Glen Annie Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cathedral Oaks RD over Glen Annie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cathedral Oaks RD over Glen Annie Creek carry?

About 9,656 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cathedral Oaks RD over Glen Annie Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cathedral Oaks RD over Glen Annie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.