US Bridges

Harbor Blvd over Edison Canal

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.8 MI N of 5th ST · Structure no. 52C0096

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,530
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Blvd over Edison Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harbor Blvd over Edison Canal in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,194 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbor Blvd
CrossesEdison Canal
Location0.8 MI N of 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.20656, -119.24718
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,530 (2022)
Projected traffic28,194 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harbor Blvd over Edison Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Blvd over Edison Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Harbor Blvd over Edison Canal carry?

About 17,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Blvd over Edison Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Blvd over Edison Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.