Junipero Street over Mission Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · West of Alamar Ave · Structure no. 51C0302
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Junipero Street over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Junipero Street over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,115 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Junipero Street over Mission Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Junipero Street 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 Junipero Street over Mission Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Junipero Street over Mission Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Junipero Street over Mission Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.