Alamo Pintado Bridge Replacement

The Alamo Pintado Bridge Replacement project, identified by solicitation number EA 05-1M420, involves the replacement of the scour-critical Bridge Number 51-0130 on State Route 246 in Santa Barbara County, specifically from post miles 30.173 to 30.435. Managed by Caltrans District 5, the scope of work includes the construction of a 120-foot 8-inch long and 59-foot wide three-span concrete deck bridge. Key infrastructure improvements include the installation of straight abutment walls, rock slope protection for embankments and nearby structures, and the upgrade of four outdated ADA curb ramps at the Alamo Pintado Road intersection. Additionally, the project will feature a 14-foot-wide Class 1 Bikeway with two-foot-wide barriers and a northeast retaining wall to ensure continuous pedestrian and cyclist access. Environmental compliance is a primary focus, with the project having completed reviews under CEQA and NEPA, resulting in a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Contractors must adhere to strict biological protections, including inspections by a qualified biologist for American badgers and other wildlife within three days of any ground-disturbing activities. Operational requirements mandate that field work occur between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with no overnight storage of equipment permitted on site. The project also emphasizes non-discrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and requires adherence to Caltrans Standard Specifications for the disposal of electrical equipment and the marking of environmentally sensitive areas.