US Bridges

Darling RD over Brown Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.1 MI W Wells RD · Structure no. 52C0143

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,742
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darling RD over Brown Barranca is a concrete tee beam carrying Darling RD over Brown Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,742 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,255 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDarling RD
CrossesBrown Barranca
Location0.1 MI W Wells RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28638, -119.15393
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,742 (2019)
Projected traffic5,255 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Darling RD over Brown Barranca built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darling RD over Brown Barranca 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 2023.

How much traffic does Darling RD over Brown Barranca carry?

About 3,742 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Darling RD over Brown Barranca?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Darling RD over Brown Barranca?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.