US Bridges

Valerio ST over Mission Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · At Castillo ST · Structure no. 51C0290

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valerio ST over Mission Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valerio ST over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesValerio ST
CrossesMission Creek
LocationAt Castillo ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.42317, -119.71604
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2008)
Projected traffic967 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valerio ST over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valerio ST over Mission Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Valerio ST over Mission Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valerio ST over Mission Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Valerio ST over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.