US Bridges

Telegraph RD over Todd Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 2.8 MI E of Wells RD · Structure no. 52C0077

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph RD over Todd Barranca is a concrete tee beam carrying Telegraph RD over Todd Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,366 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTelegraph RD
CrossesTodd Barranca
Location2.8 MI E of Wells RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.31859, -119.12155
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic9,366 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Telegraph RD over Todd Barranca built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph RD over Todd Barranca 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 Telegraph RD over Todd Barranca carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph RD over Todd Barranca?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph RD over Todd Barranca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.