FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOS CANEROS ROAD

Carrying LOS CANEROS ROAD over PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

NORTH EL COLEGIO RD, Santa Barbara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOS CANEROS ROAD

The LOS CANEROS ROAD bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries LOS CANEROS ROAD over PEDESTRIAN ACCESS. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,071 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.

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

How LOS CANEROS ROAD compares

▲ 10.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of California bridges
429
Bridges in Santa Barbara · 20 in Poor condition
LOS CANEROS ROAD 42.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
10.4
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
29.3 m (96 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,071 vehicles/day
Structure Number
51C0195

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 LOS CANEROS ROAD 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 LOS CANEROS ROAD 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 LOS CANEROS ROAD?

LOS CANEROS ROAD 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 LOS CANEROS ROAD inspected?

LOS CANEROS ROAD'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 16,071 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOS CANEROS ROAD 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 LOS CANEROS ROAD?

LOS CANEROS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOS CANEROS ROAD?

LOS CANEROS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOS CANEROS ROAD and does age affect safety?

LOS CANEROS ROAD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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