US Bridges

Seaward Avenue over US Highway 101

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-28.45-VEN · Structure no. 52 0434

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seaward Avenue over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seaward Avenue over US Highway 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,860 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeaward Avenue
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location07-VEN-101-28.45-VEN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.26481, -119.26943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,860 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Seaward Avenue over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seaward Avenue over US Highway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Seaward Avenue over US Highway 101 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Seaward Avenue over US Highway 101?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Seaward Avenue over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.