US Bridges

Del Norte Blvd over US Highway 101

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-19.17-OXN · Structure no. 52 0271

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Norte Blvd over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Del Norte Blvd over US Highway 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,308 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDel Norte Blvd
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location07-VEN-101-19.17-OXN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.22183, -119.12682
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2019)
Projected traffic3,308 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Del Norte Blvd over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Norte Blvd over US Highway 101 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Del Norte Blvd over US Highway 101 carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Del Norte Blvd over US Highway 101?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Del Norte Blvd over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.