Camino Cielo Bridge is located approximately one mile downstream of Matilija Dam on the Ventura River just downstream of the Matilija Creek/North Fork Matilija Creek confluence. The existing concrete box culvert structure is currently inadequate to convey large storm flows, and requires maintenance or reconstruction after major storm events. VCPWA Watershed Protection and Roads and Transportation are considering design alternatives that contemplate construction of a new span-type bridge with increased elevation to accommodate current and future sediment flows; removal of the existing box culverts; and installation of bank protection for the new road infrastructure that will be needed as part of any higher-elevation bridge.
