US Bridges

Hueneme Road over J Street Drain

Good

Ventura County, California · .86 MI E Ventura RD · Structure no. 52C0073

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hueneme Road over J Street Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Hueneme Road over J Street Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,796 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHueneme Road
CrossesJ Street Drain
Location.86 MI E Ventura RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14739, -119.18614
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic18,796 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hueneme Road over J Street Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hueneme Road over J Street Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hueneme Road over J Street Drain carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hueneme Road over J Street Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Hueneme Road over J Street Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.