US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark RD

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-4.06-THOK · Structure no. 52 0237

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark RD in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,920 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesMoorpark RD
Location07-VEN-101-4.06-THOK
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.17749, -118.87625
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,000 (2017)
Projected traffic289,920 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. Highway 101 over Moorpark RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark RD 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark RD carry?

About 192,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark RD?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Moorpark RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.