US Highway 101 over Romero Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-9.34 · Structure no. 51 0053
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1926
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 over Romero Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 101 over Romero Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 110 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,011 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Romero Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.
What condition is US Highway 101 over Romero 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 over Romero Creek carry?
About 76,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 over Romero Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 over Romero Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.