US Bridges

Seventh ST over US Highway 101

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-3.65-CARP · Structure no. 51 0178

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh ST over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seventh ST over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 71 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,653 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSeventh ST
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SB-101-3.65-CARP
RouteCity Street 0Y076
Coordinates34.40309, -119.52652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2010)
Projected traffic6,653 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Seventh ST over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Seventh ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Seventh ST over US Highway 101 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seventh ST over US Highway 101?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh ST over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.