US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-47.23 · Structure no. 51 0024L
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,624 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota 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 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 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Gaviota Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.