US Bridges

Donovan RD over US Highway 101

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-89.69-SMRA · Structure no. 51 0202

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donovan RD over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Donovan 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDonovan RD
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SB-101-89.69-SMRA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.96761, -120.42331
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Donovan RD over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donovan RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Donovan RD over US Highway 101 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Donovan RD over US Highway 101?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Donovan RD over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.