US Bridges

Suey Crossing RD over Santa Maria River

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · East of Suey Park · Structure no. 51C0331

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
404 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suey Crossing RD over Santa Maria River is a steel other carrying Suey Crossing RD over Santa Maria River in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSuey Crossing RD
CrossesSanta Maria River
LocationEast of Suey Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.96839, -120.40421
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length404 ft (123 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Suey Crossing RD over Santa Maria River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suey Crossing RD over Santa Maria River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Suey Crossing RD over Santa Maria River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Suey Crossing RD over Santa Maria River?

The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Suey Crossing RD over Santa Maria River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.