US Bridges

W Gutierrez Street over Mission Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · De LA Vina ST /Chapala ST · Structure no. 51C0374

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Gutierrez Street over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Gutierrez Street over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,448 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Gutierrez Street
CrossesMission Creek
LocationDe LA Vina ST /Chapala ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.41419, -119.69592
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2015)
Projected traffic5,448 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Gutierrez Street over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Gutierrez Street over Mission 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does W Gutierrez Street over Mission Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Gutierrez Street over Mission Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W Gutierrez Street over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.