US Bridges

Madera Road over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink

Poor

Ventura County, California · 0.3 MI S of State RTE 118 · Structure no. 52C0150

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madera Road over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madera Road over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,744 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMadera Road
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK Metrolink
Location0.3 MI S of State RTE 118
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28053, -118.79588
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2019)
Projected traffic56,744 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madera Road over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madera Road over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Madera Road over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madera Road over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Madera Road over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.