US Bridges

Channel Islands Bl over Edison Canal

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI E of Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 52C0095

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
521 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channel Islands Bl over Edison Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Channel Islands Bl over Edison Canal in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,194 by 2042. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChannel Islands Bl
CrossesEdison Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Harbor Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.17567, -119.22891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2022)
Projected traffic28,194 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Channel Islands Bl over Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Channel Islands Bl over Edison Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Channel Islands Bl over Edison Canal carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Channel Islands Bl over Edison Canal?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Channel Islands Bl over Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.