US Highway 101 SB over San Jose Creek
PoorSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-21.62 · Structure no. 51 0163L
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over San Jose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 101 SB over San Jose Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 79 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over San Jose Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over San Jose 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 SB over San Jose Creek carry?
About 60,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over San Jose Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over San Jose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.