US Bridges

Borchard RD over Route 101

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-7.02-THOK · Structure no. 52 0247

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,463
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borchard RD over Route 101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Borchard RD over Route 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 13,463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBorchard RD
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-VEN-101-7.02-THOK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.18402, -118.92564
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,463 (2019)
Projected traffic20,060 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Borchard RD over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Borchard RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Borchard RD over Route 101 carry?

About 13,463 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Borchard RD over Route 101?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Borchard RD over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.