US Bridges

Refugio Beach Road over Canada Del Refugio

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · Refugio State Park · Structure no. 51P0005

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Refugio Beach Road over Canada Del Refugio is a concrete culvert carrying Refugio Beach Road over Canada Del Refugio in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,202 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRefugio Beach Road
CrossesCanada Del Refugio
LocationRefugio State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.46445, -120.06939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic2,202 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Refugio Beach Road over Canada Del Refugio built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refugio Beach Road over Canada Del Refugio in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Refugio Beach Road over Canada Del Refugio carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Refugio Beach Road over Canada Del Refugio?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Refugio Beach Road over Canada Del Refugio?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.