US Bridges

East Cabrillo Blvd over Laguna Channel

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI E Sta. Barbara ST · Structure no. 51C0339

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,400
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Cabrillo Blvd over Laguna Channel is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Cabrillo Blvd over Laguna Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,579 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Cabrillo Blvd
CrossesLaguna Channel
Location0.1 MI E Sta. Barbara ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.41455, -119.68571
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2007)
Projected traffic20,579 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Cabrillo Blvd over Laguna Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Cabrillo Blvd over Laguna 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does East Cabrillo Blvd over Laguna Channel carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Cabrillo Blvd over Laguna Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns East Cabrillo Blvd over Laguna Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.