US Bridges

Los Carneros Road over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · South of RTE 101 Pm 23.7 · Structure no. 51C0340

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,275
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Carneros Road over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Carneros Road over UP RR & AMTRAK in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 24,275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,850 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLos Carneros Road
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
LocationSouth of RTE 101 Pm 23.7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.43669, -119.85281
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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,275 (2012)
Projected traffic31,850 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Carneros Road over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Carneros Road over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 Road over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 24,275 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Los Carneros Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Los Carneros Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.