US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Evans Ave

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R8.26 · Structure no. 51 0226

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Evans Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over Evans Ave in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,800 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesEvans Ave
Location05-SB-101-R8.26
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.42119, -119.60145
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2024)
Projected traffic88,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB over Evans Ave built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Evans Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Evans Ave carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Evans Ave?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Evans Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.