US Bridges

Torino Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · South of Barcelona DR · Structure no. 51C0288

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torino Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Torino Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTorino Drive
CrossesArroyo Burro Creek
LocationSouth of Barcelona DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.42288, -119.74948
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2006)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Torino Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torino Drive over Arroyo Burro 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 Torino Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Torino Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Torino Drive over Arroyo Burro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.