US Bridges

Center School RD over Beardsley Wash

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.30 MI S of Ste RTE 118 · Structure no. 52C0180

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center School RD over Beardsley Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Center School RD over Beardsley Wash in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCenter School RD
CrossesBeardsley Wash
Location0.30 MI S of Ste RTE 118
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.25948, -119.06062
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Center School RD over Beardsley Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center School RD over Beardsley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Center School RD over Beardsley Wash carry?

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

How long is Center School RD over Beardsley Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Center School RD over Beardsley Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.