US Bridges

Carpenteria ST over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · Btwn Soledad & Canada ST · Structure no. 51C0294

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenteria ST over Sycamore Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenteria ST over Sycamore Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 100 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,452 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpenteria ST
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationBtwn Soledad & Canada ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.4243, -119.67365
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2010)
Projected traffic5,452 by 2043
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 Carpenteria ST over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Carpenteria ST over Sycamore 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carpenteria ST over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carpenteria ST over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenteria ST over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.