US Bridges

Casitas Pass Road over U.S. Route 101

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-2.63-CARP · Structure no. 51 0343

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Casitas Pass Road over U.S. Route 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Casitas Pass Road over U.S. Route 101 in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,330 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCasitas Pass Road
CrossesU.S. Route 101
Location05-SB-101-2.63-CARP
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.39658, -119.51178
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,330 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Casitas Pass Road over U.S. Route 101 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casitas Pass Road over U.S. Route 101 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Casitas Pass Road over U.S. Route 101 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Casitas Pass Road over U.S. Route 101?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Casitas Pass Road over U.S. Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.