Via Real over Arroyo Parida
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R5.63 · Structure no. 51C0397
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,820
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Via Real over Arroyo Parida is a concrete slab carrying Via Real over Arroyo Parida in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,256 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Via Real over Arroyo Parida built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Via Real over Arroyo Parida 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 2024.
How much traffic does Via Real over Arroyo Parida carry?
About 4,820 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Via Real over Arroyo Parida?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Via Real over Arroyo Parida?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.