US Bridges

State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-023-20.75 · Structure no. 52 0114

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,447 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesState Route 23
CrossesGrimes Canyon Channel
Location07-VEN-023-20.75
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.34904, -118.91658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2017)
Projected traffic11,447 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.