US Bridges

San Antonio Road over San Antonio Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.3 MI W of SR 135 · Structure no. 51C0032

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Antonio Road over San Antonio Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying San Antonio Road over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSan Antonio Road
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SR 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.76685, -120.43344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2010)
Projected traffic321 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 San Antonio Road over San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Antonio Road over San Antonio 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does San Antonio Road over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is San Antonio Road over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns San Antonio Road over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.