Bridge Road Temporary Bridge Project

The Bridge Road Temporary Bridge Project, managed by the Ventura County Department of Public Works, involves the installation of a temporary, prefabricated single-lane bridge directly north of the existing Bridge Road Bridge over Santa Paula Creek in unincorporated Ventura County. The primary objective is to ensure continuous and reliable vehicular and emergency access between State Route 150 and the communities located east of Santa Paula Creek, addressing critical structural and safety deficiencies of the current bridge. The project scope includes multi-phase roadway construction such as land clearing, grading, excavation, drainage and utility installation, sub-grade preparation, and paving. Construction is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2027, with initial phases including land clearing and grading slated to run through August 2027. The project is subject to rigorous environmental oversight under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), having undergone an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration process. Key environmental considerations include potential impacts on biological resources, special status species, migratory wildlife, air quality, and noise levels. Mitigation measures have been established to reduce these impacts to less than significant levels, and the project must comply with various regulatory standards, including the Clean Water Act, California Fish and Game Code, and CARB anti-idling regulations. Responsible agencies involved in oversight include the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. While the project has received approval from the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, specific contract values and formal procurement evaluation factors are not detailed in the available documentation.