US Bridges

Las Posas RD over State Route 1

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-001-10.23 · Structure no. 52 0248

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Posas RD over State Route 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Las Posas RD over State Route 1 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLas Posas RD
CrossesState Route 1
Location07-VEN-001-10.23
RouteCounty Highway 0N020
Coordinates34.1166, -119.08558
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Las Posas RD over State Route 1 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Posas RD over State Route 1 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Las Posas RD over State Route 1 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Las Posas RD over State Route 1?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Las Posas RD over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.