Los Carneros Road over US Highway 101
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-23.72 · Structure no. 51 0241
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,327
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Los Carneros Road over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Carneros Road over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 21,327 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,975 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Los Carneros Road over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Los Carneros Road 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Los Carneros Road over US Highway 101 carry?
About 21,327 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Los Carneros Road over US Highway 101?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Los Carneros Road over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.