US Bridges

Montecito ST over Mission Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.05 MI W Chapala ST · Structure no. 51C0249

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montecito ST over Mission Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Montecito ST over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,555 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontecito ST
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.05 MI W Chapala ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.41296, -119.69491
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2016)
Projected traffic4,555 by 2046
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montecito ST over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montecito 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Montecito ST over Mission Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montecito ST over Mission Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Montecito ST over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.