US Bridges

Laguna Road over Mugu Lagoon

Poor

Ventura County, California · Nbvc Point Mugu · Structure no. 1CA0070

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Laguna Road over Mugu Lagoon is a concrete tee beam carrying Laguna Road over Mugu Lagoon in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesLaguna Road
CrossesMugu Lagoon
LocationNbvc Point Mugu
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates34.10225, -119.10413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laguna Road over Mugu Lagoon built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laguna Road over Mugu Lagoon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Laguna Road over Mugu Lagoon carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laguna Road over Mugu Lagoon?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Road over Mugu Lagoon?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.