US Bridges

State Route 225 over US Highway 101

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-16.55-SB · Structure no. 51 0190

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 225 over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 225 over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,638 by 2047. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 225
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SB-101-16.55-SB
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.42837, -119.73392
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2009)
Projected traffic15,638 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 225 over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is State Route 225 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 225 over US Highway 101 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 225 over US Highway 101?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 225 over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.