US Bridges

Clara ST over J Street Drain

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.5 MI E. of Ventura Rd. · Structure no. 52C0214

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clara ST over J Street Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Clara ST over J Street Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClara ST
CrossesJ Street Drain
Location0.5 MI E. of Ventura Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15107, -119.1861
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic731 by 2046
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Clara ST over J Street Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clara ST over J Street Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clara ST over J Street Drain carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clara ST over J Street Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Clara ST over J Street Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.