US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over West Main Street

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-31.50-VEN · Structure no. 52 0245R

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over West Main Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over West Main Street in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,345 by 2046. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesWest Main Street
Location07-VEN-101-31.50-VEN
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.28217, -119.31524
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2018)
Projected traffic60,345 by 2046
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 US Highway 101 NB over West Main Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over West Main Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over West Main Street carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over West Main Street?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over West Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.