US Bridges

State Route 23 over Santa Clara River

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-023-R23.60-FIL · Structure no. 52 0436

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,640 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 23 over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 23 over Santa Clara River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,763 by 2041. The structure is 1,640 ft (500 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 23
CrossesSanta Clara River
Location07-VEN-023-R23.60-FIL
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.3881, -118.91622
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,640 ft (500 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2017)
Projected traffic10,763 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 23 over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 23 over Santa Clara River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 23 over Santa Clara River carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 23 over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 1,640 ft (500 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 23 over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.