US Bridges

Wagon Wheel Road over Oxnard Blvd

Fair

Ventura County, California · 500 Ft South of Spur DR · Structure no. 52C0310

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagon Wheel Road over Oxnard Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagon Wheel Road over Oxnard Blvd in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,425 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWagon Wheel Road
CrossesOxnard Blvd
Location500 Ft South of Spur DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23359, -119.17987
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,425 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagon Wheel Road over Oxnard Blvd built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagon Wheel Road over Oxnard Blvd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wagon Wheel Road over Oxnard Blvd carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wagon Wheel Road over Oxnard Blvd?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wagon Wheel Road over Oxnard Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.