US Bridges

Pine Avenue over San Miguelito Channel

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · At V Street · Structure no. 51C0319

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,335
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Avenue over San Miguelito Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Avenue over San Miguelito Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,933 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Avenue
CrossesSan Miguelito Channel
LocationAt V Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.65028, -120.47515
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2011)
Projected traffic4,933 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pine Avenue over San Miguelito Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine 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 Pine Avenue over San Miguelito Channel carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pine Avenue over San Miguelito Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Avenue over San Miguelito Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.