US Bridges

State Route 1 over El Jaro Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-001-13.34 · Structure no. 51 0094

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over El Jaro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over El Jaro Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,300 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 1
CrossesEl Jaro Creek
Location05-SB-001-13.34
RouteState Highway 1
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.58331, -120.38459
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2009)
Projected traffic26,300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over El Jaro Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over El Jaro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over El Jaro Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over El Jaro Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over El Jaro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.