US Bridges

Jalama Road over Ramajal Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 7.7 MI West of SR 1 · Structure no. 51C0016

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jalama Road over Ramajal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jalama Road over Ramajal Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 74 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 764 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJalama Road
CrossesRamajal Creek
Location7.7 MI West of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.52126, -120.42279
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2010)
Projected traffic764 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 Ramajal Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Jalama Road over Ramajal 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 Ramajal Creek carry?

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

How long is Jalama Road over Ramajal Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jalama Road over Ramajal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.