El Rancho Road over San Antonio Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · From Main Gate: Take Cali · Structure no. AFCAXUMU01803
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,100 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
El Rancho Road over San Antonio Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Rancho Road over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 2,100 ft (640.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Rancho Road over San Antonio Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Rancho Road over San Antonio 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does El Rancho Road over San Antonio Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is El Rancho Road over San Antonio Creek?
The structure is 2,100 ft (640.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns El Rancho Road over San Antonio Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.