US Bridges

Calle Real RD over Las Vegas Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI W Fairview Ave · Structure no. 51C0212

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,786
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle Real RD over Las Vegas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calle Real RD over Las Vegas Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 12,786 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,330 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalle Real RD
CrossesLas Vegas Creek
Location0.2 MI W Fairview Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.43982, -119.83308
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,786 (2005)
Projected traffic17,330 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Calle Real RD over Las Vegas Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calle Real RD over Las Vegas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Calle Real RD over Las Vegas Creek carry?

About 12,786 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Calle Real RD over Las Vegas Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Calle Real RD over Las Vegas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.