Ortega Street over Mission Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · Btwn Castillo and Bath · Structure no. 51C0349
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ortega Street over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ortega Street over Mission Creek 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ortega Street over Mission Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ortega Street over Mission 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does Ortega Street over Mission Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ortega Street over Mission Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Ortega Street over Mission Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.