U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 166
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-88.60-SMRA · Structure no. 51 0201
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 166 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 166 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 63 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,522 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 113 ft wide.
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 U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 166 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 166 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 U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 166 carry?
About 58,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 166?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 166?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.