US Bridges

State Route 150 over Rincon Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-150-R1.55 · Structure no. 51 0317

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 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 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 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 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 150
CrossesRincon Creek
Location05-SB-150-R1.55
RouteState Highway 150
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.3904, -119.46321
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 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 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 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 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 150 over Rincon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.