US Bridges

Lauren Lane over Bradley Channel

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Santa Barbara County, California · 0.15 MI S Seaward Drive · Structure no. 51C0336

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lauren Lane over Bradley Channel is a concrete slab carrying Lauren Lane over Bradley Channel 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLauren Lane
CrossesBradley Channel
Location0.15 MI S Seaward Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.97174, -120.41812
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Lauren Lane over Bradley Channel built?

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

What condition is Lauren Lane 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 2025.

How much traffic does Lauren Lane over Bradley Channel carry?

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

How long is Lauren Lane over Bradley Channel?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lauren Lane over Bradley Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.