US Bridges

Flynn Rd. over Somis Drain

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.4 MI N/O I101 · Structure no. 52C0304

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flynn Rd. over Somis Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Flynn Rd. over Somis Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlynn Rd.
CrossesSomis Drain
Location0.4 MI N/O I101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.22278, -119.02267
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Flynn Rd. over Somis Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flynn Rd. over Somis 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 Flynn Rd. over Somis Drain carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flynn Rd. over Somis Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Flynn Rd. over Somis Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.