US Bridges

Chan Isl Bl-Wbnd over Oxnard West Drain

Good

Ventura County, California · At Ventura Road · Structure no. 52C0128L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chan Isl Bl-Wbnd over Oxnard West Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Chan Isl Bl-Wbnd over Oxnard West Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 20,885 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChan Isl Bl-Wbnd
CrossesOxnard West Drain
LocationAt Ventura Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.17572, -119.19571
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic20,885 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Chan Isl Bl-Wbnd over Oxnard West Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chan Isl Bl-Wbnd over Oxnard West 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chan Isl Bl-Wbnd over Oxnard West Drain carry?

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

How long is Chan Isl Bl-Wbnd over Oxnard West Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Chan Isl Bl-Wbnd over Oxnard West Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.