US Bridges

Jalama RD over Jalama Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 8.8 MI West of S.H. 1 · Structure no. 51C0371

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,319
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jalama RD over Jalama Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jalama RD over Jalama Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJalama RD
CrossesJalama Creek
Location8.8 MI West of S.H. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.50962, -120.43469
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2010)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 RD over Jalama Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jalama RD over Jalama 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jalama RD over Jalama Creek carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jalama RD over Jalama Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jalama RD over Jalama Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.