US Highway 101 NB over Maria Ygnacio Creek
PoorSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-20.95 · Structure no. 51 0162R
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 NB over Maria Ygnacio Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB over Maria Ygnacio Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,368 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 55 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Maria Ygnacio Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Maria Ygnacio 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB 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 NB over Maria Ygnacio Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Maria Ygnacio Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.