US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-70.99 · Structure no. 51 0067

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,386 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location05-SB-101-70.99
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.74329, -120.27162
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2009)
Projected traffic59,386 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.