US Bridges

N101-W217 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK U.S. 101

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-21.41-SB · Structure no. 51 0166G

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
659 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N101-W217 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK U.S. 101 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N101-W217 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK U.S. 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 years old, older 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,339 by 2043. The structure is 659 ft (201 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN101-W217 Connectr
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK U.S. 101
Location05-SB-101-21.41-SB
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.44199, -119.81247
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length659 ft (201 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2009)
Projected traffic20,339 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N101-W217 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK U.S. 101 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is N101-W217 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK U.S. 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 N101-W217 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK U.S. 101 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N101-W217 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK U.S. 101?

The structure is 659 ft (201 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N101-W217 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK U.S. 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.