LOS CARNEROS ROAD
Carrying LOS CARNEROS ROAD over UP RR & AMTRAK
SOUTH OF RTE 101 PM 23.7, Santa Barbara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOS CARNEROS ROAD
The LOS CARNEROS ROAD bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries LOS CARNEROS ROAD over UP RR & AMTRAK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.7 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,275 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOS CARNEROS ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2015
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.7 m (78 ft)
- Deck Width
- 30.0 m (98 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,275 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 51C0340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOS CARNEROS ROAD 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 LOS CARNEROS ROAD 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 LOS CARNEROS ROAD?
LOS CARNEROS ROAD in Santa Barbara, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOS CARNEROS ROAD inspected?
LOS CARNEROS ROAD'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 24,275 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOS CARNEROS ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LOS CARNEROS ROAD?
LOS CARNEROS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOS CARNEROS ROAD?
LOS CARNEROS ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LOS CARNEROS ROAD and does age affect safety?
LOS CARNEROS ROAD was built in 2015, making it 11 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.
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