El Rancho Road over Union Pacific Railroad
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 10.1 Miles from Main Gate · Structure no. AFCAXUMU01910
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
El Rancho Road over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Rancho Road over Union Pacific Railroad in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Rancho Road over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Rancho Road over Union Pacific Railroad 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does El Rancho Road over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is El Rancho Road over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns El Rancho Road over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the Air Force.