US Bridges

Spring Rd. over Arroyo Las Posas

Fair

Ventura County, California · .15 MI S New L.A. Ave · Structure no. 52C0276

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Rd. over Arroyo Las Posas is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Rd. over Arroyo Las Posas in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,146 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpring Rd.
CrossesArroyo Las Posas
Location.15 MI S New L.A. Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.27683, -118.87464
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,146 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spring Rd. over Arroyo Las Posas built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Rd. over Arroyo Las Posas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Rd. over Arroyo Las Posas carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Rd. over Arroyo Las Posas?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Rd. over Arroyo Las Posas?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.