13th Street over Santa Ynez River
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 0.5 Mile from 13th Street · Structure no. AFCAXUMU01115
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 650 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
13th Street over Santa Ynez River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 13th Street over Santa Ynez River in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2034. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th Street over Santa Ynez River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13th Street over Santa Ynez River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 13th Street over Santa Ynez River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is 13th Street over Santa Ynez River?
The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 13th Street over Santa Ynez River?
It is owned by the Air Force.