US Bridges

Meyer RD over Cozy Dell Canyon

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.1 MI West Rice RD · Structure no. 52C0188

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyer RD over Cozy Dell Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying Meyer RD over Cozy Dell Canyon in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMeyer RD
CrossesCozy Dell Canyon
Location0.1 MI West Rice RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.45873, -119.28565
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic436 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 Meyer RD over Cozy Dell Canyon built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meyer RD over Cozy Dell Canyon 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 Meyer RD over Cozy Dell Canyon carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meyer RD over Cozy Dell Canyon?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Meyer RD over Cozy Dell Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.