US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Cacique Street

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-12.61 · Structure no. 51 0336

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Cacique Street is a prestressed 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,826 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesCacique Street
Location05-SB-101-12.61
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.42053, -119.67531
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2009)
Projected traffic12,826 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 2022.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over Cacique Street?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over Cacique Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.