US Bridges

Tallant Road over Mission Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.05 MI West Alamar · Structure no. 51C0303

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallant Road over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tallant Road over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTallant Road
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.05 MI West Alamar
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.43216, -119.72697
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2011)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Tallant Road over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallant Road 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 Tallant Road over Mission Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tallant Road over Mission Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tallant Road over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.