US Bridges

Carrillo ST over Mission Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · West of Castillo ST · Structure no. 51C0147

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrillo ST over Mission Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Carrillo ST over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,009 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarrillo ST
CrossesMission Creek
LocationWest of Castillo ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.41664, -119.70689
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2009)
Projected traffic35,009 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Carrillo ST over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Carrillo ST over Mission 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Carrillo ST over Mission Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carrillo ST over Mission Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Carrillo ST over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.