US Bridges

Foothill RD over Ellsworth Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 4.1 MI W of Peck RD · Structure no. 52C0159

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill RD over Ellsworth Barranca is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Foothill RD over Ellsworth Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 110 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,144 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFoothill RD
CrossesEllsworth Barranca
Location4.1 MI W of Peck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.31646, -119.14438
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,144 by 2046
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

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 Foothill RD over Ellsworth Barranca built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Foothill RD over Ellsworth 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 2024.

How much traffic does Foothill RD over Ellsworth Barranca carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Foothill RD over Ellsworth Barranca?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill RD over Ellsworth Barranca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.