US Bridges

State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-023-R21.41 · Structure no. 52 0425

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,835 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesState Route 23
CrossesGrimes Canyon Channel
Location07-VEN-023-R21.41
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.35784, -118.92095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2015)
Projected traffic10,835 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 23 over Grimes Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.