US Bridges

SR 246 over SR 246

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-246-R15.00 · Structure no. 51 0347

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 246 over SR 246 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 246 over SR 246 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,334 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesSR 246
CrossesSR 246
Location05-SB-246-R15.00
RouteState Highway 246
Coordinates34.66452, -120.35839
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2009)
Projected traffic11,334 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SR 246 over SR 246 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 246 over SR 246 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 246 over SR 246 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 246 over SR 246?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 246 over SR 246?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.