US Bridges

Storke Road over US Highway 101

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-24.77 · Structure no. 51 0307

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Storke Road over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Storke Road over US Highway 101 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,406 by 2047. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStorke Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-SB-101-24.77
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.43424, -119.8706
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2010)
Projected traffic64,406 by 2047
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Storke Road over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Storke Road over US Highway 101 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 Storke Road over US Highway 101 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Storke Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Storke Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.