US Bridges

Fairview Ave over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-22.53 · Structure no. 51 0328

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Ave over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairview Ave over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,406 by 2047. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairview Ave
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location05-SB-101-22.53
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.43924, -119.83221
Functional classUrban Minor 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 length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2010)
Projected traffic64,406 by 2047
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fairview Ave over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Ave over U.S. 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 Fairview Ave over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Ave over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Ave over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.