US Bridges

Cathedral Oaks RD over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · At Hollister Avenue · Structure no. 51C0344

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathedral Oaks RD over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cathedral Oaks RD over UP RR & AMTRAK in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,221 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCathedral Oaks RD
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
LocationAt Hollister Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.4314, -119.90618
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic5,221 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cathedral Oaks RD over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cathedral Oaks RD over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cathedral Oaks RD over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cathedral Oaks RD over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cathedral Oaks RD over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.