US Bridges

Rice Avenue over Route 101

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-20.08-OXN · Structure no. 52 0456

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,260
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Avenue over Route 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rice Avenue over Route 101 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,757 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRice Avenue
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-VEN-101-20.08-OXN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.22229, -119.14217
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,260 (2019)
Projected traffic19,757 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rice Avenue over Route 101 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rice Avenue over Route 101 carry?

About 13,260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rice Avenue over Route 101?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Avenue over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.