Hope Avenue over Arroyo Burro Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 0.1 Mile S of State ST · Structure no. 51C0357
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hope Avenue over Arroyo Burro Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hope Avenue over Arroyo Burro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,465 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hope Avenue over Arroyo Burro Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hope Avenue over Arroyo Burro 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 2023.
How much traffic does Hope Avenue over Arroyo Burro Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hope Avenue over Arroyo Burro Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Hope Avenue over Arroyo Burro Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.