US Bridges

Central Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · West Douglas Avenue · Structure no. 51C0224

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,520
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,719 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesRodeo San Pasqual Chan
LocationWest Douglas Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.66141, -120.51477
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2009)
Projected traffic4,719 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Central Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.