Clark Ave over US Highway 101
PoorSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-82.18 · Structure no. 51 0232
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Ave over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Ave over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,173 by 2046. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clark Ave over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clark Ave over US Highway 101 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Clark Ave over US Highway 101 carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Clark Ave over US Highway 101?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Ave over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.