US Highway 101 SB over Mission Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-13.96-SB · Structure no. 51 0277L
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Mission Creek is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 101 SB over Mission Creek 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 54,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,482 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 63 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Mission Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Mission 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Mission Creek carry?
About 54,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Mission Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Mission Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.