US Bridges

Via Real over Carpinteria Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.2 MI S Casitas Pass RD · Structure no. 51C0338

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Real over Carpinteria Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Via Real over Carpinteria Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,334 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Real
CrossesCarpinteria Creek
Location0.2 MI S Casitas Pass RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.39436, -119.50939
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,334 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Via Real over Carpinteria Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Real over Carpinteria 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Via Real over Carpinteria Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Via Real over Carpinteria Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Via Real over Carpinteria Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.