E Mason Street over Sycamore Canyon Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 0.6 MI N Jct. W/ Rte. 101 · Structure no. 51C0345
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Mason Street over Sycamore Canyon Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying E Mason Street over Sycamore Canyon Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,689 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Mason Street over Sycamore Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Mason Street over Sycamore Canyon Creek 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 E Mason Street over Sycamore Canyon Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is E Mason Street over Sycamore Canyon Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns E Mason Street over Sycamore Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.