US Bridges

Alamo Pintado Av over Alamo Pintado Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI W of Grand Av · Structure no. 51C0081

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,686
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alamo Pintado Av over Alamo Pintado Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alamo Pintado Av over Alamo Pintado Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlamo Pintado Av
CrossesAlamo Pintado Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Grand Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.66553, -120.11796
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2009)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Av over Alamo Pintado Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alamo Pintado Av over Alamo Pintado Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alamo Pintado Av over Alamo Pintado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.