State Route 246 over Alamo Pintado Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-246-30.32 · Structure no. 51 0130
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 246 over Alamo Pintado Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 246 over Alamo Pintado Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 71 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,225 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 246 over Alamo Pintado Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is State Route 246 over Alamo Pintado 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 246 over Alamo Pintado Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 246 over Alamo Pintado Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 246 over Alamo Pintado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.