US Bridges

Kuehner Drive over Hummingbird Creek

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI S/O RTE 118 · Structure no. 52C0293

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuehner Drive over Hummingbird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kuehner Drive over Hummingbird Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,182 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKuehner Drive
CrossesHummingbird Creek
Location0.2 MI S/O RTE 118
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.27578, -118.66216
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,182 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Kuehner Drive over Hummingbird Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuehner Drive over Hummingbird 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kuehner Drive over Hummingbird Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kuehner Drive over Hummingbird Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Kuehner Drive over Hummingbird Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.