FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PADARO LANE

Carrying PADARO LANE over U.S. HIGHWAY 101

05-SB-101-R7.13, Santa Barbara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: PADARO LANE

The PADARO LANE bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries PADARO LANE over U.S. HIGHWAY 101. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 75,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PADARO LANE compares

429
Bridges in Santa Barbara · 20 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.2
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
75,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
51 0227

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PADARO LANE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PADARO LANE against other structures in Santa Barbara and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PADARO LANE?

PADARO LANE in Santa Barbara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PADARO LANE inspected?

PADARO LANE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 75,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PADARO LANE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PADARO LANE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for PADARO LANE.

Who is responsible for maintaining PADARO LANE?

Ownership is not specified for PADARO LANE in the NBI.

How old is PADARO LANE and does age affect safety?

PADARO LANE was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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