US Bridges

Sanja Cota Road over Sanja De Cota Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI S SR246 Off Edison · Structure no. 51C0354

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanja Cota Road over Sanja De Cota Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sanja Cota Road over Sanja De Cota Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,525 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSanja Cota Road
CrossesSanja De Cota Creek
Location0.1 MI S SR246 Off Edison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.60992, -120.08358
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2007)
Projected traffic5,525 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sanja Cota Road over Sanja De Cota Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanja Cota Road over Sanja De Cota 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 Sanja Cota Road over Sanja De Cota Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sanja Cota Road over Sanja De Cota Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sanja Cota Road over Sanja De Cota Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.