Vareda Leyenda over Tecolote Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 0.15 MI N Vereda Galeria · Structure no. 51C0222
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 293
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vareda Leyenda over Tecolote Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vareda Leyenda 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 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vareda Leyenda over Tecolote Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vareda Leyenda over Tecolote 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Vareda Leyenda over Tecolote Creek carry?
About 293 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Vareda Leyenda over Tecolote Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Vareda Leyenda over Tecolote Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.