US Bridges

Harbor Blvd over Arundell Barranca

Fair

Ventura County, California · 1.0 MI S Seaward Ave · Structure no. 52C0018R

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,342
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Blvd over Arundell Barranca is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harbor Blvd over Arundell Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 9,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,178 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbor Blvd
CrossesArundell Barranca
Location1.0 MI S Seaward Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.25285, -119.25884
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,342 (2019)
Projected traffic12,178 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Harbor Blvd over Arundell Barranca built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Blvd over Arundell Barranca 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Harbor Blvd over Arundell Barranca carry?

About 9,342 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Blvd over Arundell Barranca?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Blvd over Arundell Barranca?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.