University Drive over Maria Ygnacia Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI E Patterson Ave · Structure no. 51C0219
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Drive over Maria Ygnacia Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying University Drive over Maria Ygnacia Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Drive over Maria Ygnacia Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is University Drive over Maria Ygnacia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does University Drive over Maria Ygnacia Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is University Drive over Maria Ygnacia Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns University Drive over Maria Ygnacia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.