US Bridges

Broadway RD over Shekell Wash

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.3 MI W Grimes Cyn RD · Structure no. 52C0178

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway RD over Shekell Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway RD over Shekell Wash in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,499 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway RD
CrossesShekell Wash
Location0.3 MI W Grimes Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.31515, -118.91375
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic5,499 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Broadway RD over Shekell Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Broadway RD over Shekell Wash 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Broadway RD over Shekell Wash carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broadway RD over Shekell Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway RD over Shekell Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.