US Bridges

Fairview Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · Just S/O U.S. HWY 101 · Structure no. 51C0330

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,280
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30,280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,199 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Ave
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
LocationJust S/O U.S. HWY 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.43871, -119.8321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,280 (2005)
Projected traffic44,199 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fairview Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 30,280 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.