US Bridges

State Route 154 over San Lucas Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-154-R11.51 · Structure no. 51 0121

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 154 over San Lucas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 154 over San Lucas Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 years old, older 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, projected to reach 32,165 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesState Route 154
CrossesSan Lucas Creek
Location05-SB-154-R11.51
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.58644, -120.00875
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2009)
Projected traffic32,165 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 San Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 154 over San Lucas Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 154 over San Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.