US Bridges

Micheltorena ST over US HWY 101 UP RR Mission

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R15.26-SB · Structure no. 51 0327

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Micheltorena ST over US HWY 101 UP RR Mission is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Micheltorena ST over US HWY 101 UP RR Mission in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,482 by 2046. The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMicheltorena ST
CrossesUS HWY 101 UP RR Mission
Location05-SB-101-R15.26-SB
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.42043, -119.71425
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (113.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2004)
Projected traffic7,482 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Micheltorena ST over US HWY 101 UP RR Mission built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Micheltorena ST over US HWY 101 UP RR Mission 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 2024.

How much traffic does Micheltorena ST over US HWY 101 UP RR Mission carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Micheltorena ST over US HWY 101 UP RR Mission?

The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Micheltorena ST over US HWY 101 UP RR Mission?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.