US Bridges

Ave. De LA Vereda over Thacher Creek

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI S State RTE 150 · Structure no. 52C0272

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. De LA Vereda over Thacher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. De LA Vereda over Thacher Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. De LA Vereda
CrossesThacher Creek
Location0.2 MI S State RTE 150
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.44507, -119.2186
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ave. De LA Vereda over Thacher Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. De LA Vereda over Thacher 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 Ave. De LA Vereda over Thacher Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave. De LA Vereda over Thacher Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. De LA Vereda over Thacher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.