Betteravia RD over Bradley Canyon Channel
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 1 MI E Philbric RD · Structure no. 51C0313
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,021
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Betteravia RD over Bradley Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Betteravia RD over Bradley Canyon Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4,021 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,851 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Betteravia RD over Bradley Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Betteravia RD over Bradley Canyon Channel 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Betteravia RD over Bradley Canyon Channel carry?
About 4,021 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Betteravia RD over Bradley Canyon Channel?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Betteravia RD over Bradley Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.