US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Las Sauces Crk

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-R39.52 · Structure no. 52 0352

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
76,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Las Sauces Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Las Sauces Crk 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 6 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,086 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesLas Sauces Crk
Location07-VEN-101-R39.52
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.34786, -119.42285
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2019)
Projected traffic115,086 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Las Sauces Crk built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Las Sauces Crk 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Las Sauces Crk carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Las Sauces Crk?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Las Sauces Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.