US Bridges

Highway 101 over Sheffield Drive Uc

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-9.00 · Structure no. 51 0352L

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway 101 over Sheffield Drive Uc is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Highway 101 over Sheffield Drive Uc in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,273 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighway 101
CrossesSheffield Drive Uc
Location05-SB-101-9.00
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Barbara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.42155, -119.61402
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2022)
Projected traffic52,273 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Highway 101 over Sheffield Drive Uc built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highway 101 over Sheffield Drive Uc 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 Highway 101 over Sheffield Drive Uc carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highway 101 over Sheffield Drive Uc?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Highway 101 over Sheffield Drive Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.