US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-30.06 · Structure no. 51 0033R

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 6 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,167 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesDos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD
Location05-SB-101-30.06
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.44764, -119.95915
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 NB over Dos Pueblos Crk & Cyn RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

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

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.