US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Cacique Street

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-12.60 · Structure no. 51 0335

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

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Cacique Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 101 over Cacique 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 115,072 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesCacique Street
Location05-SB-101-12.60
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.4204, -119.67545
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,000 (2009)
Projected traffic115,072 by 2042
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 Cacique Street built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 over Cacique 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 Cacique Street carry?

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

How long is US Highway 101 over Cacique Street?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over Cacique Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.