FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALAMO PINTADO AV

Carrying ALAMO PINTADO AV over ALAMO PINTADO CREEK

0.2 MI W OF GRAND AV, Santa Barbara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ALAMO PINTADO AV

The ALAMO PINTADO AV bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries ALAMO PINTADO AV over ALAMO PINTADO CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,686 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ALAMO PINTADO AV compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of California bridges
429
Bridges in Santa Barbara · 20 in Poor condition
ALAMO PINTADO AV 27.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.5
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.9 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,686 vehicles/day
Structure Number
51C0081

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALAMO PINTADO AV is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ALAMO PINTADO AV against other structures in Santa Barbara and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ALAMO PINTADO AV?

ALAMO PINTADO AV in Santa Barbara, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALAMO PINTADO AV inspected?

ALAMO PINTADO AV's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,686 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALAMO PINTADO AV is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ALAMO PINTADO AV?

ALAMO PINTADO AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALAMO PINTADO AV?

ALAMO PINTADO AV is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ALAMO PINTADO AV and does age affect safety?

ALAMO PINTADO AV was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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