Stokes Avenue over Bradley Channel
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI N of E Alvin · Structure no. 51C0364
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stokes Avenue over Bradley Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stokes Avenue over Bradley Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stokes Avenue over Bradley Channel built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stokes Avenue over Bradley Channel 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Stokes Avenue over Bradley Channel carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Stokes Avenue over Bradley Channel?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Stokes Avenue over Bradley Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.