US Bridges

Lillingston Cyn RD over Carpinteria Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.08 MI N of SR 192 · Structure no. 51C0201

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lillingston Cyn RD over Carpinteria Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Lillingston Cyn RD over Carpinteria Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLillingston Cyn RD
CrossesCarpinteria Creek
Location0.08 MI N of SR 192
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.40181, -119.48587
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lillingston Cyn RD over Carpinteria Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lillingston Cyn RD over Carpinteria 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lillingston Cyn RD over Carpinteria Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lillingston Cyn RD over Carpinteria Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lillingston Cyn RD over Carpinteria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.