US Bridges

S1-S101 Connector over Gaviota Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-001-R0.16 · Structure no. 51 0240F

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S1-S101 Connector over Gaviota Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S1-S101 Connector over Gaviota Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS1-S101 Connector
CrossesGaviota Creek
Location05-SB-001-R0.16
RouteState Highway 1
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.51034, -120.22812
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S1-S101 Connector over Gaviota Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S1-S101 Connector over Gaviota Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does S1-S101 Connector over Gaviota Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S1-S101 Connector over Gaviota Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S1-S101 Connector over Gaviota Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.