US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Carrillo Street

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R14.76-SB · Structure no. 51 0206R

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Carrillo Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over Carrillo Street in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,078 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesCarrillo Street
Location05-SB-101-R14.76-SB
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.41638, -119.70706
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2009)
Projected traffic71,078 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Carrillo Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Carrillo Street 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Carrillo Street carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Carrillo Street?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Carrillo Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.