US Bridges

San Ysidro Road over US Highway 101

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-10.02 · Structure no. 51 0185

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Ysidro Road over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous slab carrying San Ysidro Road over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,463 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Ysidro Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SB-101-10.02
RouteCity Street 0H118
Coordinates34.42225, -119.63147
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2010)
Projected traffic23,463 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 San Ysidro Road over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Ysidro Road over US Highway 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does San Ysidro Road over US Highway 101 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Ysidro Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns San Ysidro Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.