US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Arroyo Paredon Creek

Good

Santa Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-R5.63 · Structure no. 51 0364

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Arroyo Paredon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over Arroyo Paredon 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,550 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesArroyo Paredon Creek
Location05-SB-101-R5.63
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.41403, -119.55754
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2022)
Projected traffic98,550 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 over Arroyo Paredon Creek built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 over Arroyo Paredon 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 US Highway 101 over Arroyo Paredon Creek carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over Arroyo Paredon Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over Arroyo Paredon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.