FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N101-W217 CONNECTR

Carrying N101-W217 CONNECTR over UP RR, AMTRAK, U.S. 101

05-SB-101-21.41-SB, Santa Barbara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: N101-W217 CONNECTR

The N101-W217 CONNECTR bridge in Santa Barbara, California carries N101-W217 CONNECTR over UP RR, AMTRAK, U.S. 101. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 121,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How N101-W217 CONNECTR compares

429
Bridges in Santa Barbara · 20 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
9.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
121,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
51 0166G

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N101-W217 CONNECTR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare N101-W217 CONNECTR against other structures in Santa Barbara and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for N101-W217 CONNECTR?

N101-W217 CONNECTR in Santa Barbara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N101-W217 CONNECTR inspected?

N101-W217 CONNECTR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 121,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N101-W217 CONNECTR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N101-W217 CONNECTR?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for N101-W217 CONNECTR.

Who is responsible for maintaining N101-W217 CONNECTR?

Ownership is not specified for N101-W217 CONNECTR in the NBI.

How old is N101-W217 CONNECTR and does age affect safety?

N101-W217 CONNECTR was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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