US Bridges

State Route 23 over Janss Road

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-023-R5.06-THOK · Structure no. 52 0305L

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 23 over Janss Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 23 over Janss Road in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 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 94,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,111 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 23
CrossesJanss Road
Location07-VEN-023-R5.06-THOK
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.1998, -118.85727
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,000 (2015)
Projected traffic156,111 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 23 over Janss Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is State Route 23 over Janss Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 23 over Janss Road carry?

About 94,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 23 over Janss Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 23 over Janss Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.