US Bridges

Avenida Del Recreo over Thacher Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI S of S.R. 150 · Structure no. 52C0199

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Del Recreo over Thacher Creek is a concrete frame carrying Avenida Del Recreo over Thacher Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvenida Del Recreo
CrossesThacher Creek
Location0.2 MI S of S.R. 150
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.44501, -119.21959
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic264 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Avenida Del Recreo over Thacher Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Del Recreo over Thacher 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Avenida Del Recreo over Thacher Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avenida Del Recreo over Thacher Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Avenida Del Recreo over Thacher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.