Royal Avenue over Bus Canyon Drain
GoodVentura County, California · 0.7 MI E Madera RD · Structure no. 52C0264
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Royal Avenue over Bus Canyon Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Royal Avenue over Bus Canyon Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 64 years old, older 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,512 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Royal Avenue over Bus Canyon Drain built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Royal Avenue over Bus Canyon Drain 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Royal Avenue over Bus Canyon Drain carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Royal Avenue over Bus Canyon Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Royal Avenue over Bus Canyon Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.