US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Las Llagas Uc

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-32.84 · Structure no. 51 0196L

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Las Llagas Uc is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 101 SB over Las Llagas Uc in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,167 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesLas Llagas Uc
Location05-SB-101-32.84
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.46089, -120.00373
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2009)
Projected traffic34,167 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 US Highway 101 SB over Las Llagas Uc built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Las Llagas Uc 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Las Llagas Uc carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Las Llagas Uc?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Las Llagas Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.