SR 1 over Big Sycamore Creek
PoorVentura County, California · 07-VEN-001-4.54 · Structure no. 52 0011
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1 over Big Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1 over Big Sycamore Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,294 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1 over Big Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1 over Big Sycamore Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 1 over Big Sycamore Creek carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 1 over Big Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1 over Big Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.