US Highway 101 NB over Nojoqui Creek
PoorSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-55.00 · Structure no. 51 0075R
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 NB over Nojoqui Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB over Nojoqui Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,987 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NB over Nojoqui Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Nojoqui Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Nojoqui Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 NB over Nojoqui Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Nojoqui Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.