US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-11.45-LA · Structure no. 53 1226

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 228,256 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesMoorpark Street
Location07-LA-101-11.45-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.15025, -118.37386
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,000 (2021)
Projected traffic228,256 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
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 Moorpark Street built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark Street carry?

About 175,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark Street?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.