South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 1.5 MI S Santa Ynez River · Structure no. 51C0388
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying South Refugio Road over Quiota 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns South Refugio Road over Quiota Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.