US Bridges

West Ocean Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI E of Dewolf · Structure no. 51C0312

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,380
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ocean Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan is a concrete tee beam carrying West Ocean Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,831 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Ocean Ave
CrossesRodeo San Pasqual Chan
Location0.2 MI E of Dewolf
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.64412, -120.51494
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2015)
Projected traffic6,831 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Ocean Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ocean Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Ocean Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Ocean Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Ocean Ave over Rodeo San Pasqual Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.