US Bridges

Sulphur Moutain RD over Dennison Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.1 MI S of S.R. 150 · Structure no. 52C0186

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Moutain RD over Dennison Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sulphur Moutain RD over Dennison Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSulphur Moutain RD
CrossesDennison Creek
Location0.1 MI S of S.R. 150
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.43559, -119.16115
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2046
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 Sulphur Moutain RD over Dennison Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Sulphur Moutain RD over Dennison 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sulphur Moutain RD over Dennison Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Moutain RD over Dennison Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Moutain RD over Dennison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.