US Bridges

State Route 166 over Miranda Pine Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-166-R24.99 · Structure no. 51 0056

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 166 over Miranda Pine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 166 over Miranda Pine Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,665 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 166
CrossesMiranda Pine Creek
Location05-SB-166-R24.99
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates35.02881, -120.19547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2009)
Projected traffic4,665 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 166 over Miranda Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 166 over Miranda Pine 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 166 over Miranda Pine Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 166 over Miranda Pine Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 166 over Miranda Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.