PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
Carrying PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY over LOMA ALTA DRIVE
0.1 MI N SHORELINE DR, Santa Barbara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
The PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY over LOMA ALTA DRIVE. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber. Daily traffic averages 6,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY compares
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 51C0316
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 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY 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 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY 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 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY?
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY in Santa Barbara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY inspected?
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY'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 6,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY 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 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY.
Who is responsible for maintaining PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY?
Ownership is not specified for PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY in the NBI.
How old is PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY and does age affect safety?
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY was built in 1976, making it 50 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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