James Fowler Road over San Pedro Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · West of Fairview Ave · Structure no. 51C0261
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Fowler Road over San Pedro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying James Fowler Road over San Pedro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,704 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Fowler Road over San Pedro Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Fowler Road over San Pedro 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does James Fowler Road over San Pedro Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is James Fowler Road over San Pedro Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns James Fowler Road over San Pedro Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.