US Bridges

Fitzgerald RD over Runkle Canyon Drain

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI E Sycamore DR · Structure no. 52C0225

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzgerald RD over Runkle Canyon Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fitzgerald RD over Runkle Canyon Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,899 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFitzgerald RD
CrossesRunkle Canyon Drain
Location0.2 MI E Sycamore DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25712, -118.7445
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2019)
Projected traffic9,899 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fitzgerald RD over Runkle Canyon Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzgerald RD over Runkle Canyon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzgerald RD over Runkle Canyon Drain carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fitzgerald RD over Runkle Canyon Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzgerald RD over Runkle Canyon Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.