US Bridges

State Route 150 over Rincon Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-150-1.09 · Structure no. 51 0316

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 150 over Rincon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 150 over Rincon Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 812 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 150
CrossesRincon Creek
Location05-SB-150-1.09
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates34.38776, -119.4688
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2009)
Projected traffic812 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 150 over Rincon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 150 over Rincon Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 150 over Rincon Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 150 over Rincon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.