US Bridges

Bard RD over J Street Drain

Good

Ventura County, California · At "j" Street · Structure no. 52C0129

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bard RD over J Street Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bard RD over J Street Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,612 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBard RD
CrossesJ Street Drain
LocationAt "j" Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.16099, -119.18598
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2020)
Projected traffic15,612 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bard RD over J Street Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bard RD over J Street 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 Bard RD over J Street Drain carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bard RD over J Street Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Bard RD over J Street Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.