Highway 101 over Toro Creek
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R6.79 · Structure no. 51 0363L
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highway 101 over Toro Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Highway 101 over Toro Creek 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 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,300 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highway 101 over Toro Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highway 101 over Toro 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Highway 101 over Toro Creek carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Highway 101 over Toro Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Highway 101 over Toro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.