US Bridges

Primavera Road over Cieneguitas Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI E of SR 154 · Structure no. 51C0355

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Primavera Road over Cieneguitas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Primavera Road over Cieneguitas Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrimavera Road
CrossesCieneguitas Creek
Location0.1 MI E of SR 154
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.44771, -119.75909
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic573 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Primavera Road over Cieneguitas Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Primavera Road over Cieneguitas 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 Primavera Road over Cieneguitas Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Primavera Road over Cieneguitas Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Primavera Road over Cieneguitas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.