U.S. Highway 101 over Santa Clara River
FairVentura County, California · 07-VEN-101-R23.07 · Structure no. 52 0449
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,982 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Santa Clara River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 143,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,014 by 2041. The structure is 1,982 ft (604.2 m) long and 209 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Santa Clara River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Santa Clara River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Santa Clara River carry?
About 143,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Santa Clara River?
The structure is 1,982 ft (604.2 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 209 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Santa Clara River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.