US Bridges

Harbor Blvd over Santa Clara River

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.5 MI S Olivas Park DR · Structure no. 52C0013

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,790 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Blvd over Santa Clara River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harbor Blvd over Santa Clara River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 years old, older 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,314 by 2042. The structure is 1,790 ft (545.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarbor Blvd
CrossesSanta Clara River
Location0.5 MI S Olivas Park DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.23154, -119.25624
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,790 ft (545.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2019)
Projected traffic26,314 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harbor Blvd over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Harbor Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harbor Blvd over Santa Clara River carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Blvd over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 1,790 ft (545.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Blvd over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.