US Bridges

Rancho Verde ST over Blosser Channel

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · @ Blosser Road · Structure no. 51C0332

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Verde ST over Blosser Channel is a concrete slab carrying Rancho Verde ST over Blosser Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 50 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,579 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRancho Verde ST
CrossesBlosser Channel
Location@ Blosser Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.97721, -120.45327
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2010)
Projected traffic8,579 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rancho Verde ST over Blosser Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Rancho Verde ST over Blosser 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rancho Verde ST over Blosser Channel carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Verde ST over Blosser Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Verde ST over Blosser Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.