US Bridges

Yanonali Street over Laguna Drainage Channel

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI East of Garden ST · Structure no. 51C0323

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yanonali Street over Laguna Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yanonali Street over Laguna Drainage Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,684 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYanonali Street
CrossesLaguna Drainage Channel
Location0.1 MI East of Garden ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.41823, -119.68726
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2011)
Projected traffic9,684 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Yanonali Street over Laguna Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yanonali Street over Laguna Drainage Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Yanonali Street over Laguna Drainage Channel carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Yanonali Street over Laguna Drainage Channel?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Yanonali Street over Laguna Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.