US Bridges

Route 23 over Avenida De Los Arboles

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-023-R6.03-THOK · Structure no. 52 0308R

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

About this bridge

Route 23 over Avenida De Los Arboles is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 23 over Avenida De Los Arboles 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 23
CrossesAvenida De Los Arboles
Location07-VEN-023-R6.03-THOK
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.2114, -118.84879
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 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 Route 23 over Avenida De Los Arboles built?

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

What condition is Route 23 over Avenida De Los Arboles 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 Route 23 over Avenida De Los Arboles carry?

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

How long is Route 23 over Avenida De Los Arboles?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 23 over Avenida De Los Arboles?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.