Hitch Blvd over Arroyo Las Posas
GoodVentura County, California · 0.3 MI S of ST RTE 118 · Structure no. 52C0033
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hitch Blvd over Arroyo Las Posas is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hitch Blvd over Arroyo Las Posas in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 75 years old, older 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,508 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hitch Blvd over Arroyo Las Posas built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Hitch Blvd over Arroyo Las Posas 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Hitch Blvd over Arroyo Las Posas carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hitch Blvd over Arroyo Las Posas?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hitch Blvd over Arroyo Las Posas?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.