US Bridges

State Route 192 over Romero Canyon Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-192-10.96 · Structure no. 51 0357

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 192 over Romero Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 192 over Romero Canyon Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,032 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 192
CrossesRomero Canyon Creek
Location05-SB-192-10.96
RouteState Highway 192
Coordinates34.43608, -119.59758
Functional classUrban 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2009)
Projected traffic7,032 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 192 over Romero Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 192 over Romero Canyon 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 192 over Romero Canyon Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 192 over Romero Canyon Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 192 over Romero Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.