US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Beanfield Drain

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-19.35-OXN · Structure no. 52 0171

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Beanfield Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Beanfield Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 99 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 214,560 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesBeanfield Drain
Location07-VEN-101-19.35-OXN
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.22227, -119.12924
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,000 (2018)
Projected traffic214,560 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Beanfield Drain built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Beanfield Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Beanfield Drain carry?

About 144,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Beanfield Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Beanfield Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.