EL RANCHO ROAD
Carrying EL RANCHO ROAD over SAN ANTONIO CREEK
FROM MAIN GATE: TAKE CALI, Santa Barbara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EL RANCHO ROAD
The EL RANCHO ROAD bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries EL RANCHO ROAD over SAN ANTONIO CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 19 sections, stretching 640.2 meters (2100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EL RANCHO ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 19
- Structure Length
- 640.2 m (2100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFCAXUMU01803
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EL RANCHO 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EL RANCHO ROAD?
EL RANCHO ROAD in Santa Barbara, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EL RANCHO ROAD inspected?
EL RANCHO 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 750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EL RANCHO ROAD 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 EL RANCHO ROAD?
EL RANCHO ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EL RANCHO ROAD?
EL RANCHO ROAD is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is EL RANCHO ROAD and does age affect safety?
EL RANCHO ROAD was built in 2003, making it 23 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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