Vareda Galeria over Tecolote Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 0.15 MI N Vereda Del Pad · Structure no. 51C0221
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vareda Galeria over Tecolote Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vareda Galeria 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vareda Galeria over Tecolote Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vareda Galeria 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 Vareda Galeria over Tecolote Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Vareda Galeria 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 Vareda Galeria over Tecolote Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.