US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Maria Ygnacio Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-20.95 · Structure no. 51 0162L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Maria Ygnacio Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Maria Ygnacio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,368 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesMaria Ygnacio Creek
Location05-SB-101-20.95
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.44166, -119.80489
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2009)
Projected traffic61,368 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Maria Ygnacio Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Maria Ygnacio Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Maria Ygnacio Creek carry?

About 60,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Maria Ygnacio Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Maria Ygnacio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.