Section 23255 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 13. >> Article 1.

. An "approach" is that portion of a state highway leading to or from a toll bridge or toll highway crossing which lies between one end of the bridge or crossing and the nearest intersection of a highway with the state highway. A ramp or other structure designed exclusively for use in connection with a toll bridge or toll highway crossing shall not be deemed an intersecting highway but is a part of the approach.