Main ST over Ventura River
PoorVentura County, California · 0.5 MI W of Ventura Ave · Structure no. 52C0061
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,233 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,853
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Ventura River is a concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Ventura River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,853 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,411 by 2040. The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Ventura River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Main ST over Ventura River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Main ST over Ventura River carry?
About 6,853 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Ventura River?
The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Ventura River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.