US Bridges

South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 2.4 MI S Santa Ynez River · Structure no. 51C0379

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSouth Refugio Road
CrossesQuiota Creek
Location2.4 MI S Santa Ynez River
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.55966, -120.08475
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Refugio Road over Quiota 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.