MISSION CANYON RD
Carrying MISSION CANYON RD over MISSION CREEK
0.15 MI N ALAMEDA PDRE SE, Santa Barbara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MISSION CANYON RD
The MISSION CANYON RD bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries MISSION CANYON RD over MISSION CREEK. It was built in 1891, making it 135 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MISSION CANYON RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1891
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 51C0051
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MISSION CANYON RD 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 MISSION CANYON RD against other structures in Santa Barbara and across California. California bridges
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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 MISSION CANYON RD?
MISSION CANYON RD in Santa Barbara, California, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MISSION CANYON RD inspected?
MISSION CANYON RD'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 10,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MISSION CANYON RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MISSION CANYON RD?
MISSION CANYON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MISSION CANYON RD?
MISSION CANYON RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MISSION CANYON RD and does age affect safety?
MISSION CANYON RD was built in 1891, making it 135 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.
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