US Bridges

Carlisle Road over Sherwood Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 1.2 Mi. W of SR 23 · Structure no. 52C0294

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlisle Road over Sherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carlisle Road over Sherwood Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCarlisle Road
CrossesSherwood Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W of SR 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.12667, -118.87447
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Carlisle Road over Sherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlisle Road over Sherwood Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carlisle Road over Sherwood Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carlisle Road over Sherwood Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Carlisle Road over Sherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.