US Bridges

State Route 154 over Santa Inez River

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-154-R10.12 · Structure no. 51 0079

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,017 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 154 over Santa Inez River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 154 over Santa Inez River 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,165 by 2043. The structure is 1,017 ft (310 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesState Route 154
CrossesSanta Inez River
Location05-SB-154-R10.12
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.58906, -120.031
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,017 ft (310 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2009)
Projected traffic32,165 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 154 over Santa Inez River built?

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

What condition is State Route 154 over Santa Inez River 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 Santa Inez River carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 154 over Santa Inez River?

The structure is 1,017 ft (310 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 154 over Santa Inez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.