Ninos DR over Sycamore Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · N Entr to El Escorial · Structure no. 51C0292
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ninos DR over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ninos DR over Sycamore Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ninos DR over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ninos DR over Sycamore 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ninos DR over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ninos DR over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ninos DR over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.