US Bridges

Wheeler Cyn RD over Todd Barranca

Fair

Ventura County, California · 2.4 MI N of Foothill RD · Structure no. 52C0156

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Cyn RD over Todd Barranca is a concrete culvert carrying Wheeler Cyn RD over Todd Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 56 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Cyn RD
CrossesTodd Barranca
Location2.4 MI N of Foothill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.36541, -119.14921
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wheeler Cyn RD over Todd Barranca built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Wheeler Cyn RD over Todd Barranca 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wheeler Cyn RD over Todd Barranca carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Cyn RD over Todd Barranca?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Cyn RD over Todd Barranca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.