US Bridges

Floradale Ave over Santa Ynez River

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.8 MI N Central Ave · Structure no. 51C0370

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
580 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,009
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floradale Ave over Santa Ynez River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Floradale Ave over Santa Ynez River in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5 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 7,009 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,747 by 2041. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFloradale Ave
CrossesSanta Ynez River
Location0.8 MI N Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.67118, -120.49275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,009 (2009)
Projected traffic13,747 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Floradale Ave over Santa Ynez River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floradale Ave over Santa Ynez River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Floradale Ave over Santa Ynez River carry?

About 7,009 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Floradale Ave over Santa Ynez River?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Floradale Ave over Santa Ynez River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.