US Bridges

Kinevan RD over San Jose Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.9 MI W SR 154 · Structure no. 51C0372

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinevan RD over San Jose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kinevan RD over San Jose Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKinevan RD
CrossesSan Jose Creek
Location0.9 MI W SR 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.50686, -119.82552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2011)
Projected traffic991 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kinevan RD over San Jose Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinevan RD over San Jose Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kinevan RD over San Jose Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kinevan RD over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kinevan RD over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.