US Bridges

SB 23 - SB 101 over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-023-R3.34-THOK · Structure no. 52 0317F

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,042 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
155,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB 23 - SB 101 over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB 23 - SB 101 over U.S. Highway 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1970, 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 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262,795 by 2044. The structure is 1,042 ft (317.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB 23 - SB 101
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location07-VEN-023-R3.34-THOK
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.17541, -118.85842
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,042 ft (317.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,000 (2015)
Projected traffic262,795 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB 23 - SB 101 over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is SB 23 - SB 101 over U.S. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SB 23 - SB 101 over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 155,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SB 23 - SB 101 over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 1,042 ft (317.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SB 23 - SB 101 over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.