US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over S Branch Arroyo Conejo

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-7.01-THOK · Structure no. 52 0014

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over S Branch Arroyo Conejo is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over S Branch Arroyo Conejo in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 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 180,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 295,200 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesS Branch Arroyo Conejo
Location07-VEN-101-7.01-THOK
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.18455, -118.92527
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.5 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,000 (2017)
Projected traffic295,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over S Branch Arroyo Conejo built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over S Branch Arroyo Conejo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over S Branch Arroyo Conejo carry?

About 180,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over S Branch Arroyo Conejo?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over S Branch Arroyo Conejo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.