US Bridges

Carlotti Drive over Bradley Channel

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI S Seaward Drive · Structure no. 51C0335

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlotti Drive over Bradley Channel is a concrete slab carrying Carlotti Drive over Bradley Channel 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlotti Drive
CrossesBradley Channel
Location0.2 MI S Seaward Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.9732, -120.42213
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic408 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlotti Drive over Bradley Channel built?

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

What condition is Carlotti Drive over Bradley 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 Carlotti Drive over Bradley Channel carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carlotti Drive over Bradley Channel?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Carlotti Drive over Bradley Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.