US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-47.90 · Structure no. 51 0023L
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,624 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.