Alisal Road over Santa Ynez River
PoorSanta Barbara County, California · 0.8 MI S SR 246 · Structure no. 51C0008
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 853 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,712
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alisal Road over Santa Ynez River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alisal Road over Santa Ynez River in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,712 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2041. The structure is 853 ft (260 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alisal Road over Santa Ynez River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alisal Road over Santa Ynez River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Alisal Road over Santa Ynez River carry?
About 1,712 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Alisal Road over Santa Ynez River?
The structure is 853 ft (260 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Alisal Road over Santa Ynez River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.