US Bridges

Montecito Street over Sycamore Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · E Yanonali Street · Structure no. 51C0390

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,019
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montecito Street over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Montecito Street over Sycamore 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 4,019 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMontecito Street
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationE Yanonali Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.42865, -119.67727
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,019 (2016)
Projected traffic5,239 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Montecito Street over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is Montecito Street over Sycamore 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 Montecito Street over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 4,019 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montecito Street over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Montecito Street over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.