US Bridges

Beckstead Oc over US Highway 101

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-44.82 · Structure no. 51 0234

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckstead Oc over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beckstead Oc over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesBeckstead Oc
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SB-101-44.82
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.47318, -120.20679
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Beckstead Oc over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckstead Oc over US Highway 101 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beckstead Oc over US Highway 101 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Beckstead Oc over US Highway 101?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beckstead Oc over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.