US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Mobil Pier Access

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-R39.78 · Structure no. 52 0328R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Mobil Pier Access is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over Mobil Pier Access in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,323 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesMobil Pier Access
Location07-VEN-101-R39.78
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.35121, -119.42541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2019)
Projected traffic75,323 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 101 NB over Mobil Pier Access built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Mobil Pier Access 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Mobil Pier Access carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Mobil Pier Access?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Mobil Pier Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.