US Bridges

State Route 150 over Rincon Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-150-2.19 · Structure no. 51 0142

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 150 over Rincon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 150 over Rincon Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 150
CrossesRincon Creek
Location05-SB-150-2.19
RouteState Highway 150
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.396, -119.45375
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2009)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 150 over Rincon Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 150 over Rincon 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 150 over Rincon Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 150 over Rincon Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 150 over Rincon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.