US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Vista Del Mar Uc

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-29.45-VEN · Structure no. 52 0152R

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Vista Del Mar Uc is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Vista Del Mar Uc in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,340 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesVista Del Mar Uc
Location07-VEN-101-29.45-VEN
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.27254, -119.28254
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2018)
Projected traffic98,340 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Vista Del Mar Uc built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Vista Del Mar Uc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Vista Del Mar Uc carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Vista Del Mar Uc?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Vista Del Mar Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.