Cathedral Oaks RD over US Highway 101
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-26.79 · Structure no. 51 0331
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cathedral Oaks RD over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cathedral Oaks RD over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,494 by 2047. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cathedral Oaks RD over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cathedral Oaks RD over US Highway 101 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Cathedral Oaks RD over US Highway 101 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cathedral Oaks RD over US Highway 101?
The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Cathedral Oaks RD over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.