US Bridges

U.S. HWY 101 SB over Telephone RD

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-25.97-VEN · Structure no. 52 0214L

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. HWY 101 SB over Telephone RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. HWY 101 SB over Telephone RD 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 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 57,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,675 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. HWY 101 SB
CrossesTelephone RD
Location07-VEN-101-25.97-VEN
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.26214, -119.23076
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,500 (2018)
Projected traffic85,675 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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. HWY 101 SB over Telephone RD built?

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

What condition is U.S. HWY 101 SB over Telephone RD 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. HWY 101 SB over Telephone RD carry?

About 57,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. HWY 101 SB over Telephone RD?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. HWY 101 SB over Telephone RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.