US Bridges

East Cabrillo Blvd over Sycamore Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.02 MI West of Ninos DR · Structure no. 51C0328

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,685
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Cabrillo Blvd over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Cabrillo Blvd over Sycamore Creek 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 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 16,685 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,510 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Cabrillo Blvd
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.02 MI West of Ninos DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.41719, -119.6671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,685 (2011)
Projected traffic20,510 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Cabrillo Blvd over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is East Cabrillo Blvd over Sycamore Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does East Cabrillo Blvd over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 16,685 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Cabrillo Blvd over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns East Cabrillo Blvd over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.