US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Route 101

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-12.30-CMRL · Structure no. 52 0204

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,585
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Route 101 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Route 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 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 44,585 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,432 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-VEN-101-12.30-CMRL
RouteCity Street 0N018
Coordinates34.2134, -119.00772
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,585 (2019)
Projected traffic66,432 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Route 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Route 101 carry?

About 44,585 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Route 101?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.