US Bridges

De LA Guerra ST over Mission Creek

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Santa Barbara County, California · Btwn Castillo & Bath ST · Structure no. 51C0375

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

De LA Guerra ST over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying De LA Guerra ST over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDe LA Guerra ST
CrossesMission Creek
LocationBtwn Castillo & Bath ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.41582, -119.70326
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2005)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 De LA Guerra ST over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is De LA Guerra ST 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does De LA Guerra ST over Mission Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is De LA Guerra ST over Mission Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns De LA Guerra ST over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.