US Bridges

Los Carneros RD over Tecolotito Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.1 MI N Hollister Ave · Structure no. 51C0240

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,222
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Carneros RD over Tecolotito Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Los Carneros RD over Tecolotito Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 23,222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,787 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLos Carneros RD
CrossesTecolotito Creek
Location0.1 MI N Hollister Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.4319, -119.85903
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,222 (2003)
Projected traffic26,787 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Los Carneros RD over Tecolotito Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Carneros RD over Tecolotito 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Los Carneros RD over Tecolotito Creek carry?

About 23,222 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Los Carneros RD over Tecolotito Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Los Carneros RD over Tecolotito Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.