U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-67.41 · Structure no. 51 0008
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 109 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,406 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.