US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R0.26 · Structure no. 51 0229L
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,480 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK?
The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over UP RR & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.