US Bridges

State Route 192 over Carpinteria Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-192-R19.09 · Structure no. 51 0115

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,925
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 192 over Carpinteria Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 192 over Carpinteria Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,971 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 192
CrossesCarpinteria Creek
Location05-SB-192-R19.09
RouteState Highway 192
Coordinates34.40138, -119.48753
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2009)
Projected traffic2,971 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Carpinteria Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 192 over Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria Creek carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 192 over Carpinteria Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 192 over Carpinteria Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.