US Bridges

Jalama Road over Salsipuedes Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · West of SR 1 · Structure no. 51C0013

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
669
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jalama Road over Salsipuedes Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jalama Road over Salsipuedes Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 84 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJalama Road
CrossesSalsipuedes Creek
LocationWest of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.58932, -120.40882
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2010)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jalama Road over Salsipuedes Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Jalama Road over Salsipuedes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Jalama Road over Salsipuedes Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jalama Road over Salsipuedes Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jalama Road over Salsipuedes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.