US Bridges

Hot Springs RD over Montecito Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.65 MI N of US 101 · Structure no. 51C0041

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,556
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hot Springs RD over Montecito Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hot Springs RD over Montecito Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,556 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,804 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHot Springs RD
CrossesMontecito Creek
Location0.65 MI N of US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.4305, -119.64121
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,556 (2011)
Projected traffic20,804 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hot Springs RD over Montecito Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hot Springs RD over Montecito 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hot Springs RD over Montecito Creek carry?

About 7,556 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hot Springs RD over Montecito Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hot Springs RD over Montecito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.