US Bridges

Telephone RD over Brown Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.1 MI W Wells RD · Structure no. 52C0285

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,599
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telephone RD over Brown Barranca is a concrete culvert carrying Telephone RD over Brown Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,599 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,645 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTelephone RD
CrossesBrown Barranca
Location0.1 MI W Wells RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28343, -119.15141
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,599 (2019)
Projected traffic14,645 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Telephone RD over Brown Barranca built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telephone RD over Brown 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 Telephone RD over Brown Barranca carry?

About 11,599 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telephone RD over Brown Barranca?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Telephone RD over Brown Barranca?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.