North Avenue over San Miguelito Channel
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · @ V Street · Structure no. 51C0317
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,661
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Avenue over San Miguelito Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Avenue over San Miguelito Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,041 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 44 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 North Avenue over San Miguelito Channel built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Avenue over San Miguelito Channel 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 North Avenue over San Miguelito Channel carry?
About 2,661 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is North Avenue over San Miguelito Channel?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns North Avenue over San Miguelito Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.