US Bridges

State Route 232 over US Highway 101

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-232-0.43-OXN · Structure no. 52 0188

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 232 over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 232 over US Highway 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,163 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 232
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location07-VEN-232-0.43-OXN
RouteState Highway 232
Coordinates34.23135, -119.17339
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2015)
Projected traffic41,163 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 232 over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 232 over US Highway 101 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 232 over US Highway 101 carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 232 over US Highway 101?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 232 over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.