US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over Cuyama River

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05/SB/FOOTHILL RD · Structure no. 51C0381

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
1,430 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over Cuyama River is a concrete slab carrying Foothill Blvd over Cuyama 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 1,430 ft (435.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesCuyama River
Location05/SB/FOOTHILL RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.89771, -119.53425
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,430 ft (435.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Foothill Blvd over Cuyama River built?

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

What condition is Foothill Blvd over Cuyama River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Foothill Blvd over Cuyama River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over Cuyama River?

The structure is 1,430 ft (435.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over Cuyama River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.