US Bridges

Telephone RD over UP RR & AMTRAK

Poor

Ventura County, California · 0.8 MI S of Main ST · Structure no. 52C0248

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,495
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telephone RD over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Telephone RD over UP RR & AMTRAK in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,495 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,521 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTelephone RD
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.8 MI S of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25155, -119.23456
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,495 (2019)
Projected traffic12,521 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Telephone RD over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telephone RD over UP RR & AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Telephone RD over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 13,495 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telephone RD over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Telephone RD over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.