U.S. 101 NB Onramp over Tecolotito Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-24.71 · Structure no. 51 0302S
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 101 NB Onramp over Tecolotito Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 101 NB Onramp over Tecolotito Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 101 NB Onramp over Tecolotito Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 101 NB Onramp over Tecolotito 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. 101 NB Onramp over Tecolotito Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 101 NB Onramp over Tecolotito Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 101 NB Onramp over Tecolotito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.