US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Wood Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-18.01-CMRL · Structure no. 52 0198M

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Wood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Wood Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 148,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220,520 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesWood Creek
Location07-VEN-101-18.01-CMRL
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.22214, -119.10657
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,000 (2018)
Projected traffic220,520 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Wood Creek 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 Wood Creek carry?

About 148,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Wood Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.