US Bridges

Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 4.16 MI N of SH 246 · Structure no. 51C0080

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,202
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 1997, so it is 28 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 5,749 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlamo Pintado RD
CrossesAlamo Pintado Creek
Location4.16 MI N of SH 246
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.65361, -120.11538
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,202 (2009)
Projected traffic5,749 by 2044
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 Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alamo Pintado RD 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 Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek carry?

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

How long is Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Alamo Pintado RD over Alamo Pintado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.