State Route 246 over US Highway 101
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-246-26.27 · Structure no. 51 0222
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 246 over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 246 over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,232 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 State Route 246 over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 246 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 246 over US Highway 101 carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 246 over US Highway 101?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 246 over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.