US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Las Vegas Creek

Fair

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-22.57 · Structure no. 51 0339

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Las Vegas Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Las Vegas Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,812 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesLas Vegas Creek
Location05-SB-101-22.57
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.43937, -119.833
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2009)
Projected traffic72,812 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Las Vegas Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Las Vegas Creek 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Las Vegas Creek carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Las Vegas Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Las Vegas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.