US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Rice Road Drain I

Good

Ventura County, California · 1.7 MI E of Ventura RD · Structure no. 52C0103

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,850
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Rice Road Drain I is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Rice Road Drain I in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesRice Road Drain I
Location1.7 MI E of Ventura RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15458, -119.16628
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
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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,850 (2022)
Projected traffic31,326 by 2044
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 Pleasant Valley RD over Rice Road Drain I built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Rice Road Drain I 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Rice Road Drain I carry?

About 19,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Rice Road Drain I?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Rice Road Drain I?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.