Union Vally Pkway over US Highway 101
PoorSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-83.45 · Structure no. 51 0338
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,020
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Vally Pkway over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Vally Pkway over US Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,307 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Vally Pkway over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Vally Pkway over US Highway 101 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Union Vally Pkway over US Highway 101 carry?
About 10,020 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Union Vally Pkway over US Highway 101?
The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Union Vally Pkway over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.