Padaro Lane over U.S. Highway 101
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R7.13 · Structure no. 51 0227
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Padaro Lane over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Padaro Lane over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1968, 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 Padaro Lane over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Padaro Lane over U.S. 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 2024.
How much traffic does Padaro Lane over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Padaro Lane over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Padaro Lane over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.