US Bridges

Piru Canyon RD over Piru Creek

Fair

Ventura County, California · 3.0 MI N Center ST · Structure no. 52C0261

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
139 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piru Canyon RD over Piru Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Piru Canyon RD over Piru Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPiru Canyon RD
CrossesPiru Creek
Location3.0 MI N Center ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.44202, -118.75933
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Piru Canyon RD over Piru Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piru Canyon RD over Piru Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Piru Canyon RD over Piru Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Piru Canyon RD over Piru Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Piru Canyon RD over Piru Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.