Sandspit Road over Goleta Slough
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · At Goleta Beach · Structure no. 51C0358
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,786
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandspit Road over Goleta Slough is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandspit Road over Goleta Slough 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 8,786 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,114 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandspit Road over Goleta Slough built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandspit Road over Goleta Slough 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sandspit Road over Goleta Slough carry?
About 8,786 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Sandspit Road over Goleta Slough?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Sandspit Road over Goleta Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.