Blosser Road over Battles Channel
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · At Blosser Road · Structure no. 51C0367
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blosser Road over Battles Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blosser Road over Battles Channel in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,958 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blosser Road over Battles Channel built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blosser Road over Battles 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 2023.
How much traffic does Blosser Road over Battles Channel carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Blosser Road over Battles Channel?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Blosser Road over Battles Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.