US Bridges

S101-E126 Connecto over Route 101

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-26.39-VEN · Structure no. 52 0224F

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,001
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S101-E126 Connecto over Route 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S101-E126 Connecto over Route 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 16,001 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,842 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS101-E126 Connecto
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-VEN-101-26.39-VEN
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.26462, -119.23792
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,001 (2018)
Projected traffic23,842 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S101-E126 Connecto over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S101-E126 Connecto over Route 101 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 S101-E126 Connecto over Route 101 carry?

About 16,001 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S101-E126 Connecto over Route 101?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S101-E126 Connecto over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.