US Bridges

Center ST over Piru Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.7 MI N/O RTE 126 · Structure no. 52C0004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
413 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over Piru Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center ST over Piru Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2042. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter ST
CrossesPiru Creek
Location0.7 MI N/O RTE 126
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.4155, -118.7893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Center ST over Piru Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST over Piru 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Center ST over Piru Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over Piru Creek?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over Piru Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.