US Bridges

Rincon Hill RD over Rincon Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.45 MI N of SR 150 · Structure no. 51C0039

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rincon Hill RD over Rincon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rincon Hill RD over Rincon Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRincon Hill RD
CrossesRincon Creek
Location0.45 MI N of SR 150
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.37916, -119.47529
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2011)
Projected traffic436 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rincon Hill RD over Rincon Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rincon Hill RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rincon Hill RD over Rincon Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rincon Hill RD over Rincon Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rincon Hill RD over Rincon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.