Montecito RD over Santa Maria Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 0.3 MI N/W of RTE 78 · Structure no. 57C0146
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montecito RD over Santa Maria Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Montecito RD over Santa Maria Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montecito RD over Santa Maria Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montecito RD over Santa Maria Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.
How much traffic does Montecito RD over Santa Maria Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Montecito RD over Santa Maria Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Montecito RD over Santa Maria Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.