US Bridges

Carmen Drive over Camarillo Hills Drain

Good

Ventura County, California · 0-.1 M S/O Ponderosa Dr. · Structure no. 52C0303

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmen Drive over Camarillo Hills Drain is a concrete slab carrying Carmen Drive over Camarillo Hills Drain 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCarmen Drive
CrossesCamarillo Hills Drain
Location0-.1 M S/O Ponderosa Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.22339, -119.05086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Carmen Drive over Camarillo Hills Drain built?

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

What condition is Carmen Drive over Camarillo Hills Drain 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Carmen Drive over Camarillo Hills Drain carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carmen Drive over Camarillo Hills Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen Drive over Camarillo Hills Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.