Shirrell Way over Las Vegas Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI W Fairview Ave · Structure no. 51C0315
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,419
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shirrell Way over Las Vegas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shirrell Way over Las Vegas Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,566 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shirrell Way over Las Vegas Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shirrell Way over Las Vegas 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Shirrell Way over Las Vegas Creek carry?
About 4,419 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shirrell Way over Las Vegas Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Shirrell Way over Las Vegas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.