Stowell RD over US Highway 101
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-87.60 · Structure no. 51 0199
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,210
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stowell RD over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stowell RD over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,118 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stowell RD over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stowell RD 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Stowell RD over US Highway 101 carry?
About 3,210 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stowell RD over US Highway 101?
The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Stowell RD over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.