Route 246 CAPM and Robinson Bridge
Public Information Meeting at Lompoc City Hall on Thursday, May 29th, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m:
State Route 246 CAPM and Robinson Bridge Flyer(PDF)
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Robinson-Bridge
Project Description
This project is on State Route 246 in Santa Barbara County in and near the city of Lompoc, from State Route 1 to 0.05 mile east of the Domingos Road intersection. The project proposes to replace the Santa Ynez River Bridge (Bridge Number 51-0128) at post mile 9.8, preserve 21.7 lane miles of flexible Class 2 pavement using Capital Preventive Maintenance strategies, place 0.20 foot of Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt overlay, rehabilitate culverts, upgrade sign panels, upgrade existing curb ramps to be Americans with Disabilities Act compliant, and upgrade guardrails to Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware standards.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to preserve and extend the life of the existing pavement, rehabilitate pavement and culverts, upgrade guardrails to Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware standards, upgrade sign panels, and replace the Santa Ynez River Bridge to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, and flooding.
Need
The Pavement Condition Summary Report documented that the pavement condition within the project limits is deteriorating. Continued deterioration of the roadway could result in roadway failure.
- Various culverts exhibit scour, sediment buildup, and shape loss; continued culvert deterioration could lead to roadway failure.
- Sections of guardrails within the project limits do not meet Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware standards; outdated guardrails will not react to collisions in the same way as updated standard guardrails.
- Sign panels are due for replacement or upgrade.
- The Santa Ynez River Bridge was built in 1939. Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps indicate that a 100-year flood would overtop the bridge. The Bridge Inspection Report, dated March 6, 2017, indicates the bridge is scour critical, and a work recommendation, dated August 30, 2016, calls for replacement due to scour conditions and bridge age. The new bridge will safely accommodate pedestrians and and cyclists by including either a sidewalk, or a sidewalk and multi-use path depending on the selected design option.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| SHOPP | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| SBCAG Financial Contribution | $9,450,000 |
| R/W Capital Estimate | $15,413,000 |
| Construction Capital Estimate Cost | $92,400,000 to $118,000,000 |
Partnerships
- Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, City of Lompoc
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Environmental document to be completed | August 2025 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | To be determined |
| Design to be completed | October 2028 |
| Advertise | December 2028 |
| Construction to begin | April 2030 |
| Construction to be completed | August 2034 |
Project Contact
Erin Henry, Environmental Scientist
Phone: 805-8580689
Email: erin.henry@dot.ca.gov
Lucas Marsalek, Senior Environmental Scientist
Phone: 805-458-5408
Email: lucas.marsalek@dot.ca.gov
District 5 Public Information Office
Phone: 805-549-3237
Email: info-d5@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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- Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration - available May, 2025
- Notice of Completion
- Public Notice
- Fact Sheet
News and Events
An in-person and virtual public information meeting will be held on Thursday, May 29th at 6:00pm to give you an opportunity to talk about certain design features of the project with Caltrans' staff before the final design is selected. The meeting will be held at the Lompoc City Hall at 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA 93436. A link will be posted to the this project page for meeting attendants who wish to join the meeting online.
Photos
Photo of the Santa Ynez River and the Robinson Bridge
Title VI Information
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and Federal Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations).
Caltrans will make every effort to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether they are federally funded or not, and that services and benefits are fairly distributed to all people, regardless of race, color, or national origin. In addition, Caltrans will facilitate meaningful participation in the transportation planning process in a nondiscriminatory manner.
Title VI Brochures
Title VI brochures in various languages