US Bridges

E Clark Avenue over Orcutt Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · Just West of SR 135 · Structure no. 51C0309

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,656
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Clark Avenue over Orcutt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Clark Avenue over Orcutt Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 21,656 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,898 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Clark Avenue
CrossesOrcutt Creek
LocationJust West of SR 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.86494, -120.43777
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,656 (2009)
Projected traffic22,898 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Clark Avenue over Orcutt Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Clark Avenue over Orcutt 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E Clark Avenue over Orcutt Creek carry?

About 21,656 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Clark Avenue over Orcutt Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns E Clark Avenue over Orcutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.