US Bridges

Santa Ana RD over Santa Ana Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.3 MI N of SR 150 · Structure no. 52C0043

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Ana RD over Santa Ana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Ana RD over Santa Ana Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSanta Ana RD
CrossesSanta Ana Creek
Location0.3 MI N of SR 150
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.42306, -119.34094
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Santa Ana RD over Santa Ana Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Ana RD over Santa Ana Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Ana RD over Santa Ana Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Ana RD over Santa Ana Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Ana RD over Santa Ana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.