US Bridges

Baseline Ave over Alamo Pintado Creek

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Santa Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI E Alamo Pintado RD · Structure no. 51C0079

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,202
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Ave over Alamo Pintado Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Baseline Ave over Alamo Pintado Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,601 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBaseline Ave
CrossesAlamo Pintado Creek
Location0.2 MI E Alamo Pintado RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.63575, -120.11597
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,202 (2009)
Projected traffic4,601 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Baseline Ave over Alamo Pintado Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline Ave over Alamo Pintado Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Baseline Ave over Alamo Pintado Creek carry?

About 4,202 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Ave over Alamo Pintado Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Ave over Alamo Pintado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.