US Bridges

De LA Vina ST over Mission Creek

Poor

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI N Alamar Ave · Structure no. 51C0244

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1926
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,250
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

De LA Vina ST over Mission Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying De LA Vina ST over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 109 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,367 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDe LA Vina ST
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.1 MI N Alamar Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.43641, -119.72591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2010)
Projected traffic19,367 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was De LA Vina ST over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.

What condition is De LA Vina ST over Mission Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does De LA Vina ST over Mission Creek carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is De LA Vina ST over Mission Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns De LA Vina ST over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.