FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CASITAS VISTA RD

Carrying CASITAS VISTA RD over VENTURA RIVER

0.1 MI WEST OF SR 33, Ventura, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CASITAS VISTA RD

The CASITAS VISTA RD bridge in Ventura, California carries CASITAS VISTA RD over VENTURA RIVER. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 92.0 meters (302 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CASITAS VISTA RD compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
511
Bridges in Ventura · 18 in Poor condition
CASITAS VISTA RD 24.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.1
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
92.0 m (302 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
52C0002

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CASITAS VISTA RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CASITAS VISTA RD against other structures in Ventura and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CASITAS VISTA RD?

CASITAS VISTA RD in Ventura, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CASITAS VISTA RD inspected?

CASITAS VISTA RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CASITAS VISTA RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CASITAS VISTA RD?

CASITAS VISTA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CASITAS VISTA RD?

CASITAS VISTA RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CASITAS VISTA RD and does age affect safety?

CASITAS VISTA RD was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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