US Bridges

Central Ave over San Miguelito Channel

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · At V Street · Structure no. 51C0320

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,435
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over San Miguelito Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Central Ave 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 10,435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,797 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesSan Miguelito Channel
LocationAt V Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.66083, -120.47501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,435 (2007)
Projected traffic11,797 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Central Ave over San Miguelito Channel built?

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

What condition is Central Ave 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 Central Ave over San Miguelito Channel carry?

About 10,435 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over San Miguelito Channel?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Central Ave over San Miguelito Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.