US Bridges

State Route 192 over Santa Monica Canyon

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-192-16.57 · Structure no. 51 0114

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 192 over Santa Monica Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 192 over Santa Monica Canyon in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 192
CrossesSanta Monica Canyon
Location05-SB-192-16.57
RouteState Highway 192
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.41389, -119.52651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2009)
Projected traffic7,373 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Santa Monica Canyon built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 192 over Santa Monica Canyon 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 Santa Monica Canyon carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 192 over Santa Monica Canyon?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 192 over Santa Monica Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.