Taylor Street over Blosser Channel
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · @ Blosser Road · Structure no. 51C0333
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Street over Blosser Channel is a concrete slab carrying Taylor Street 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,724 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Street over Blosser Channel built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Taylor Street over Blosser Channel 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Taylor Street over Blosser Channel carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Street over Blosser Channel?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Street over Blosser Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.