US Highway 101 SB over Refugio Road
PoorSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R36.62 · Structure no. 51 0215L
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 336 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Refugio Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Refugio Road in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,104 by 2043. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Refugio Road built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Refugio Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Refugio Road carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Refugio Road?
The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Refugio Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.