Matthews Street over San Pedro Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · Just West of Fairview · Structure no. 51C0351
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matthews Street over San Pedro Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Matthews Street over San Pedro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthews Street over San Pedro Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matthews Street over San Pedro 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Matthews Street over San Pedro Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Matthews Street over San Pedro Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Matthews Street over San Pedro Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.