Old Telegraph RD over East Branch Sespe Creek
FairVentura County, California · 1.0 MI N/W of a ST · Structure no. 52C0012
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 482 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Telegraph RD over East Branch Sespe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Telegraph RD over East Branch Sespe Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,979 by 2044. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Telegraph RD over East Branch Sespe Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Telegraph RD over East Branch Sespe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Old Telegraph RD over East Branch Sespe Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Telegraph RD over East Branch Sespe Creek?
The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Old Telegraph RD over East Branch Sespe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.