CATHEDRAL OAK RD
Carrying CATHEDRAL OAK RD over MARIA YGNACIO CREEK
0.4 MI E PATTERSON AVE, Santa Barbara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CATHEDRAL OAK RD
The CATHEDRAL OAK RD bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries CATHEDRAL OAK RD over MARIA YGNACIO CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,272 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CATHEDRAL OAK 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
- 1961
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,272 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 51C0063
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CATHEDRAL OAK 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 CATHEDRAL OAK RD 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 CATHEDRAL OAK RD?
CATHEDRAL OAK RD in Santa Barbara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CATHEDRAL OAK RD inspected?
CATHEDRAL OAK 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 9,272 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CATHEDRAL OAK 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 CATHEDRAL OAK RD?
CATHEDRAL OAK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CATHEDRAL OAK RD?
CATHEDRAL OAK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CATHEDRAL OAK RD and does age affect safety?
CATHEDRAL OAK RD was built in 1961, making it 65 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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