US Bridges

Ontare Road over San Roque Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.45 MI S SR 192 · Structure no. 51C0056

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,080
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ontare Road over San Roque Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ontare Road over San Roque Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,015 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOntare Road
CrossesSan Roque Creek
Location0.45 MI S SR 192
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.4438, -119.73948
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2002)
Projected traffic8,015 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ontare Road over San Roque Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ontare Road over San Roque 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ontare Road over San Roque Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ontare Road over San Roque Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ontare Road over San Roque Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.