US Bridges

Storke Road over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI Sth of HWY 101 · Structure no. 51C0322

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,976
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Storke Road over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Storke Road over UP RR & AMTRAK in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 34,976 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,995 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesStorke Road
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.1 MI Sth of HWY 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.43364, -119.87022
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,976 (2008)
Projected traffic20,995 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Storke Road over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Storke Road over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Storke Road over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 34,976 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Storke Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Storke Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.