US Bridges

Royal Avenue over Runkle Canyon Drain

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.1 MI E Sycamore DR · Structure no. 52C0117

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Avenue over Runkle Canyon Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Royal Avenue over Runkle Canyon Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,883 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoyal Avenue
CrossesRunkle Canyon Drain
Location0.1 MI E Sycamore DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.26075, -118.74722
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic20,883 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Royal Avenue over Runkle Canyon Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Avenue over Runkle Canyon Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Royal Avenue over Runkle Canyon Drain carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Royal Avenue over Runkle Canyon Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Avenue over Runkle Canyon Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.