US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-30.07 · Structure no. 51 0033L

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,167 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesDos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD
Location05-SB-101-30.07
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.44753, -119.95944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2009)
Projected traffic34,167 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US Highway 101 SB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD 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 2021.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.