US Bridges

Ralston ST over Harmon Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.9 MI E Victoria Ave · Structure no. 52C0249

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,156
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ralston ST over Harmon Barranca is a steel culvert carrying Ralston ST over Harmon Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 4,156 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRalston ST
CrossesHarmon Barranca
Location0.9 MI E Victoria Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.26144, -119.19553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,156 (2019)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ralston ST over Harmon Barranca built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ralston ST over Harmon Barranca 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ralston ST over Harmon Barranca carry?

About 4,156 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ralston ST over Harmon Barranca?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Ralston ST over Harmon Barranca?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.