US Bridges

Olive MILL-S101 on over US Highway 101

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-10.49 · Structure no. 51 0186K

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,402
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive MILL-S101 on over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olive MILL-S101 on 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 5 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 6,402 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,814 by 2046. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive MILL-S101 on
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SB-101-10.49
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.42122, -119.63894
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,402 (2010)
Projected traffic20,814 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Olive MILL-S101 on over US Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is Olive MILL-S101 on 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Olive MILL-S101 on over US Highway 101 carry?

About 6,402 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Olive MILL-S101 on over US Highway 101?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Olive MILL-S101 on over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.