US Bridges

Carpinteria Ave over Franklin Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI W of Holly Ave · Structure no. 51C0142

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,024
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpinteria Ave over Franklin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Carpinteria Ave over Franklin Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,024 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,802 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpinteria Ave
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Holly Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.40129, -119.52194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,024 (2011)
Projected traffic12,802 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Carpinteria Ave over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpinteria Ave over Franklin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carpinteria Ave over Franklin Creek carry?

About 8,024 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carpinteria Ave over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Carpinteria Ave over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.