US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Ellsworth Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 1.3 M E/O Wells RD · Structure no. 52C0295

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Ellsworth Barranca is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Telegraph Road over Ellsworth Barranca 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,877 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesEllsworth Barranca
Location1.3 M E/O Wells RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.30669, -119.14149
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,877 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Telegraph Road over Ellsworth Barranca built?

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

What condition is Telegraph Road over Ellsworth 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Ellsworth Barranca carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Ellsworth Barranca?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Road over Ellsworth Barranca?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.