State Route 246 over Santa Ynez River

Fair Condition87 years old8,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySanta Barbara
Location05-sb-246-9.82
CarriesState Route 246
CrossesSanta Ynez River
Coordinates34.64348, -120.43201

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length446.9 ft (136.2 m)
Max Span81.0 ft (24.7 m)
Deck Width30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Deck Area1266.7 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1939

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,500 (2009)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number51 0128

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