US Bridges

Calle De Los Amigo over Arroyo Burro Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.15 MI S Portofino Way · Structure no. 51C0308

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle De Los Amigo over Arroyo Burro Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calle De Los Amigo over Arroyo Burro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalle De Los Amigo
CrossesArroyo Burro Creek
Location0.15 MI S Portofino Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.42652, -119.75023
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2011)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calle De Los Amigo over Arroyo Burro Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calle De Los Amigo over Arroyo Burro 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Calle De Los Amigo over Arroyo Burro Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calle De Los Amigo over Arroyo Burro Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Calle De Los Amigo over Arroyo Burro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.