US Bridges

San Marcos RD over San Antonio Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.2MI N El Camino Real RD · Structure no. 51C0070

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,563
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Marcos RD over San Antonio Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying San Marcos RD over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,563 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Marcos RD
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location0.2MI N El Camino Real RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.44493, -119.79702
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,563 (2009)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 San Marcos RD over San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Marcos RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does San Marcos RD over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 3,563 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is San Marcos RD over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns San Marcos RD over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.