CHANNEL ISLANDS BL
Carrying CHANNEL ISLANDS BL over OXNARD WEST DRAIN
VICTORIA AVENUE, Ventura, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHANNEL ISLANDS BL
The CHANNEL ISLANDS BL bridge in Ventura, California carries CHANNEL ISLANDS BL over OXNARD WEST DRAIN. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 35.1 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHANNEL ISLANDS BL compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 1973
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 35.1 m (115 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 52C0127L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHANNEL ISLANDS BL 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 CHANNEL ISLANDS BL 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 CHANNEL ISLANDS BL?
CHANNEL ISLANDS BL in Ventura, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHANNEL ISLANDS BL inspected?
CHANNEL ISLANDS BL'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 15,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHANNEL ISLANDS BL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CHANNEL ISLANDS BL?
CHANNEL ISLANDS BL has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHANNEL ISLANDS BL?
CHANNEL ISLANDS BL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CHANNEL ISLANDS BL and does age affect safety?
CHANNEL ISLANDS BL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.
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.
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