US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Bradley Channel

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Santa Barbara County, California · At Canal Street · Structure no. 51C0334

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Bradley Channel is a concrete slab carrying Railroad Avenue over Bradley Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesBradley Channel
LocationAt Canal Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.98211, -120.44443
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2010)
Projected traffic10,724 by 2040
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 Railroad Avenue over Bradley Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over Bradley 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 Railroad Avenue over Bradley Channel carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Bradley Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Bradley Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.