US Bridges

Cabrillo Blvd over Mission Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · NE of State Street · Structure no. 51C0350

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,182
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabrillo Blvd over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Cabrillo Blvd over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 110 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCabrillo Blvd
CrossesMission Creek
LocationNE of State Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.41253, -119.6885
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,182 (2019)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cabrillo Blvd over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabrillo Blvd over Mission Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cabrillo Blvd over Mission Creek carry?

About 10,182 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cabrillo Blvd over Mission Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Cabrillo Blvd over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.