US Bridges

State Route 192 over San Ysidro Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-192-R9.68 · Structure no. 51 0109

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 192 over San Ysidro Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 192 over San Ysidro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,055 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 192
CrossesSan Ysidro Creek
Location05-SB-192-R9.68
RouteState Highway 192
Coordinates34.43934, -119.62042
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2009)
Projected traffic7,055 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 192 over San Ysidro Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is State Route 192 over San Ysidro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 192 over San Ysidro Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 192 over San Ysidro Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 192 over San Ysidro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.