US Bridges

Verde Del Padre over Tecolote Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · West of Leyenda · Structure no. 51C0220

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verde Del Padre over Tecolote Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Verde Del Padre over Tecolote 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVerde Del Padre
CrossesTecolote Creek
LocationWest of Leyenda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.43708, -119.9166
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2002)
Projected traffic443 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Verde Del Padre over Tecolote Creek built?

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

What condition is Verde Del Padre over Tecolote 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Verde Del Padre over Tecolote Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Verde Del Padre over Tecolote Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Verde Del Padre over Tecolote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.