US Bridges

Thousand Oaks Bl over Medea Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Kanan RD · Structure no. 53C1812

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,163
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thousand Oaks Bl over Medea Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Thousand Oaks Bl over Medea Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,287 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThousand Oaks Bl
CrossesMedea Crk
Location0.1MI W/O Kanan RD
RouteCity Street 7N02
Coordinates34.15454, -118.75944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,163 (2017)
Projected traffic16,287 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Thousand Oaks Bl over Medea Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thousand Oaks Bl over Medea Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Thousand Oaks Bl over Medea Crk carry?

About 14,163 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Thousand Oaks Bl over Medea Crk?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Thousand Oaks Bl over Medea Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.