US Bridges

Conifer ST over Medea Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI W Kanan RD · Structure no. 52C0169

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conifer ST over Medea Creek is a steel culvert carrying Conifer ST over Medea Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,255 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesConifer ST
CrossesMedea Creek
Location0.2 MI W Kanan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.17073, -118.76275
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,255 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Conifer ST over Medea Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conifer ST over Medea Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Conifer ST over Medea Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Conifer ST over Medea Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Conifer ST over Medea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.