Santa Barbara RD over US Highway 101
FairSan Luis Obispo County, California · 05-SLO-101-42.27 · Structure no. 49 0157
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 199 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Barbara RD over US Highway 101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Barbara RD over US Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa Barbara RD over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa Barbara RD over US Highway 101 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Santa Barbara RD over US Highway 101 carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Santa Barbara RD over US Highway 101?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Barbara RD over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.