US Bridges

Carmen DR Oc over Route 101

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-14.80-CMRL · Structure no. 52 0428

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,820
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmen DR Oc over Route 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmen DR Oc over Route 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,747 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarmen DR Oc
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-VEN-101-14.80-CMRL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.2174, -119.05029
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,820 (2020)
Projected traffic23,747 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmen DR Oc over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmen DR Oc over Route 101 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Carmen DR Oc over Route 101 carry?

About 15,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carmen DR Oc over Route 101?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen DR Oc over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.