CATHEDRAL OAKS RD
Carrying CATHEDRAL OAKS RD over SAN JOSE CREEK
EAST OF KELLOG AVE, Santa Barbara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CATHEDRAL OAKS RD
The CATHEDRAL OAKS RD bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries CATHEDRAL OAKS RD over SAN JOSE CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 50.9 meters (167 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,208 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CATHEDRAL OAKS RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 50.9 m (167 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,208 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 51C0194
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CATHEDRAL OAKS 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 OAKS 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 OAKS RD?
CATHEDRAL OAKS RD in Santa Barbara, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CATHEDRAL OAKS RD inspected?
CATHEDRAL OAKS 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 10,208 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CATHEDRAL OAKS RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CATHEDRAL OAKS RD?
CATHEDRAL OAKS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CATHEDRAL OAKS RD?
CATHEDRAL OAKS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CATHEDRAL OAKS RD and does age affect safety?
CATHEDRAL OAKS RD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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