US Bridges

State Route 23 over Olsen Road

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-023-R8.19-THOK · Structure no. 52 0312L

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 23 over Olsen Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 23 over Olsen 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,786 by 2041. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 23
CrossesOlsen Road
Location07-VEN-023-R8.19-THOK
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.24121, -118.84016
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2015)
Projected traffic147,786 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 Olsen 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 Olsen 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 Olsen Road carry?

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 23 over Olsen Road?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 23 over Olsen Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.