US Bridges

E217-S101 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-217-2.67-SB · Structure no. 51 0297G

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
482 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E217-S101 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E217-S101 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,339 by 2043. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE217-S101 Connectr
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP
Location05-SB-217-2.67-SB
RouteState Highway 217
Coordinates34.44052, -119.81359
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2009)
Projected traffic20,339 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E217-S101 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is E217-S101 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E217-S101 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E217-S101 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E217-S101 Connectr over UP RR AMTRAK S101-OFFRMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.