US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Milpas Street

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-12.73 · Structure no. 51 0333

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Milpas Street is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 101 over Milpas Street in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 109,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,965 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesMilpas Street
Location05-SB-101-12.73
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.42052, -119.67716
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,000 (2009)
Projected traffic118,965 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 101 over Milpas Street built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over Milpas Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over Milpas Street carry?

About 109,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over Milpas Street?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over Milpas Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.