Old Coast Highway over Nojoqui Creek
FairSanta Barbara County, California · 0.6 MI S SR 101 · Structure no. 51C0346
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Coast Highway over Nojoqui Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Coast Highway over Nojoqui Creek in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,626 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Coast Highway over Nojoqui Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Coast Highway over Nojoqui Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Coast Highway over Nojoqui Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Coast Highway over Nojoqui Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old Coast Highway over Nojoqui Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.