US Bridges

Private Drive over Nojoqui Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-54.40 · Structure no. 51 0002Z

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Drive over Nojoqui Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Private Drive over Nojoqui Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Drive
CrossesNojoqui Creek
Location05-SB-101-54.40
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.57448, -120.19438
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Private Drive over Nojoqui Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Drive over Nojoqui Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Private Drive over Nojoqui Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Private Drive over Nojoqui Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Private Drive over Nojoqui Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.