US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Cord Ave Culvert

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-1.07-THOK · Structure no. 52 0401

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Cord Ave Culvert is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Cord Ave Culvert 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 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 176,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 263,495 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 215 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesCord Ave Culvert
Location07-VEN-101-1.07-THOK
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.16109, -118.82991
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width215 ft (65.5 m)
Roadway width174 ft (52.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,000 (2017)
Projected traffic263,495 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
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 Cord Ave Culvert built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Cord Ave Culvert 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Cord Ave Culvert carry?

About 176,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Cord Ave Culvert?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Cord Ave Culvert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.