US Bridges

Wooley Road over Edison Canal

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI E of Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 52C0049

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooley Road over Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wooley Road over Edison Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,282 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWooley Road
CrossesEdison Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Harbor Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.19041, -119.23449
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,282 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wooley Road over Edison Canal built?

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

What condition is Wooley Road over Edison Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wooley Road over Edison Canal carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wooley Road over Edison Canal?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wooley Road over Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.