US Bridges

Ventura Ave over Canada Larga

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.3 MI S Canada Larga RD · Structure no. 52C0084

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ventura Ave over Canada Larga is a concrete tee beam carrying Ventura Ave over Canada Larga in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,855 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVentura Ave
CrossesCanada Larga
Location0.3 MI S Canada Larga RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.33699, -119.29372
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2019)
Projected traffic9,855 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ventura Ave over Canada Larga built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ventura Ave over Canada Larga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ventura Ave over Canada Larga carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ventura Ave over Canada Larga?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ventura Ave over Canada Larga?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.