US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Ventura Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-25.76-LA · Structure no. 53 1065

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Ventura Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Ventura Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 years old, older 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 202,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 222,935 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesVentura Blvd
Location07-LA-101-25.76-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.16916, -118.61277
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.7 m)
Roadway width197 ft (60 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202,000 (2018)
Projected traffic222,935 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
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 U.S. Highway 101 over Ventura Blvd built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Ventura Blvd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Ventura Blvd carry?

About 202,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Ventura Blvd?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Ventura Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.