U.S. Highway 101 over Calle Cesar Chavez
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-13.14-SB · Structure no. 51 0272
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Calle Cesar Chavez is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Calle Cesar Chavez in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 109,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,176 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Calle Cesar Chavez built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Calle Cesar Chavez 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Calle Cesar Chavez carry?
About 109,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Calle Cesar Chavez?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Calle Cesar Chavez?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.