Zoological Garden over Sycamore Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · At Ninos DR · Structure no. 51C0293
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zoological Garden over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Zoological Garden over Sycamore Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 9 Excellent | 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 Zoological Garden over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zoological Garden 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 Zoological Garden over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Zoological Garden over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Zoological Garden over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.