Patterson Ave over US Highway 101
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-21.15 · Structure no. 51 0165
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patterson Ave over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patterson Ave over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,570 by 2047. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patterson Ave over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patterson Ave over US Highway 101 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 Patterson Ave over US Highway 101 carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Patterson Ave over US Highway 101?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Patterson Ave over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.