US Bridges

Vista Del Mar over Seaward Avenue

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI N US 101 · Structure no. 52C0133

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Del Mar over Seaward Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Vista Del Mar over Seaward Avenue 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVista Del Mar
CrossesSeaward Avenue
Location0.2 MI N US 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.2676, -119.26834
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,049 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vista Del Mar over Seaward Avenue built?

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

What condition is Vista Del Mar over Seaward Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vista Del Mar over Seaward Avenue carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vista Del Mar over Seaward Avenue?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Del Mar over Seaward Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.