U.S. Highway 101 over Montecito Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-10.18 · Structure no. 51 0187
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Montecito Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Montecito Creek 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,011 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 338 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Montecito Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Montecito Creek 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Montecito Creek carry?
About 76,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Montecito Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 338 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Montecito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.