Olive Mill Road over U.S. Highway 101
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-10.54-SB · Structure no. 51 0031
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,160
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olive Mill Road over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olive Mill Road over U.S. Highway 101 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 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 8,160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,529 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Olive Mill Road over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olive Mill Road over U.S. 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Olive Mill Road over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 8,160 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Olive Mill Road over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Olive Mill Road over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.