US Bridges

Ventura Blvd over Dry Canyon Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 M E Valley Circle Bld · Structure no. 53C1236

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,696
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ventura Blvd over Dry Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ventura Blvd over Dry Canyon Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 15,696 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,303 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVentura Blvd
CrossesDry Canyon Creek
Location0.3 M E Valley Circle Bld
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.16134, -118.63436
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,696 (2016)
Projected traffic23,303 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ventura Blvd over Dry Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ventura Blvd over Dry Canyon Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ventura Blvd over Dry Canyon Creek carry?

About 15,696 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ventura Blvd over Dry Canyon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Ventura Blvd over Dry Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.