US Bridges

S101-FAIRVIEW Ave over Las Vegas Creek

Good

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

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S101-FAIRVIEW Ave over Las Vegas Creek is a concrete slab carrying S101-FAIRVIEW Ave 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 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,775 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS101-FAIRVIEW Ave
CrossesLas Vegas Creek
Location05-SB-101-22.57
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.4391, -119.83284
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2016)
Projected traffic3,775 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 S101-FAIRVIEW Ave over Las Vegas Creek built?

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

What condition is S101-FAIRVIEW Ave over Las Vegas Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S101-FAIRVIEW Ave over Las Vegas Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S101-FAIRVIEW Ave over Las Vegas Creek?

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

Who owns S101-FAIRVIEW Ave over Las Vegas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.