US Bridges

State Route 154 over San Antonio Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-154-30.21 · Structure no. 51 0084

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 154 over San Antonio Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 154 over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 14,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,689 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 154
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location05-SB-154-30.21
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.46775, -119.77189
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,550 (2009)
Projected traffic27,689 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 154 over San Antonio 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 San Antonio Creek carry?

About 14,550 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 154 over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 154 over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.