US Bridges

Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.3 MI S Base Line Ave · Structure no. 51C0078

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,739
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,739 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,123 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAlamo Pintado RD
CrossesAlamo Pintado Creek
Location0.3 MI S Base Line Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.63233, -120.11759
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,739 (2009)
Projected traffic11,123 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek carry?

About 5,739 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.