US Bridges

Aliso Cyn RD over Ellsworth Barranca

Fair

Ventura County, California · 1.6 MI N of Foothill RD · Structure no. 52C0163

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aliso Cyn RD over Ellsworth Barranca is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Aliso Cyn RD over Ellsworth Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAliso Cyn RD
CrossesEllsworth Barranca
Location1.6 MI N of Foothill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.33673, -119.15727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2040
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 Aliso Cyn RD over Ellsworth Barranca built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aliso Cyn RD over Ellsworth 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 2022.

How much traffic does Aliso Cyn RD over Ellsworth Barranca carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aliso Cyn RD over Ellsworth Barranca?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Aliso Cyn RD over Ellsworth Barranca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.