US Bridges

Bath ST over Mission Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · Between Ortega and Cota · Structure no. 51C0325

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,851
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bath ST over Mission Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bath ST over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 4,851 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,692 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBath ST
CrossesMission Creek
LocationBetween Ortega and Cota
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.41488, -119.70048
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,851 (2009)
Projected traffic7,692 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Bath ST over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bath ST over Mission Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bath ST over Mission Creek carry?

About 4,851 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bath ST over Mission Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Bath ST over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.