US Bridges

East Mountain DR over Cold Spring Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · NE of Cold Spring Road · Structure no. 51C0398

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Mountain DR over Cold Spring Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying East Mountain DR over Cold Spring Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Mountain DR
CrossesCold Spring Creek
LocationNE of Cold Spring Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.45603, -119.65331
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Mountain DR over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Mountain DR over Cold Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does East Mountain DR over Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Mountain DR over Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns East Mountain DR over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.