US Bridges

State Street over San Roque Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.15 W of Ontare RD · Structure no. 51C0242

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,107
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over San Roque Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Street over San Roque Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 29,107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,965 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesSan Roque Creek
Location0.15 W of Ontare RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.44032, -119.74244
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,107 (2003)
Projected traffic36,965 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 State Street over San Roque Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over San Roque 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Street over San Roque Creek carry?

About 29,107 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Street over San Roque Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Street over San Roque Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.