US Bridges

Fernald Point Lane over Romero Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 0.7 MI E of Eucalyptus LN · Structure no. 51C0362

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fernald Point Lane over Romero Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fernald Point Lane over Romero Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesFernald Point Lane
CrossesRomero Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Eucalyptus LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.42043, -119.62091
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic399 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fernald Point Lane over Romero Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fernald Point Lane over Romero 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fernald Point Lane over Romero Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fernald Point Lane over Romero Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fernald Point Lane over Romero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.