US Bridges

State Route 154 over Alamo Pintado Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-154-R2.55 · Structure no. 51 0076

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 154 over Alamo Pintado Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 154 over Alamo Pintado Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 9,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,204 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 154
CrossesAlamo Pintado Creek
Location05-SB-154-R2.55
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.66782, -120.11997
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2009)
Projected traffic30,204 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 154 over Alamo Pintado Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 154 over Alamo Pintado 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 154 over Alamo Pintado Creek carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 154 over Alamo Pintado Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 154 over Alamo Pintado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.