US Bridges

Harris Grade Road over San Antonio Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI S of SR 135 · Structure no. 51C0310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,555
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Grade Road over San Antonio Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harris Grade Road over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,347 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesHarris Grade Road
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SR 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.76304, -120.42508
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,555 (2008)
Projected traffic4,347 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Harris Grade Road over San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Grade Road over San Antonio 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Grade Road over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harris Grade Road over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Grade Road over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.