US Bridges

Santa Ana Bl over Ventura River

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.5 MI W/O SR 33 · Structure no. 52C0051

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Ana Bl over Ventura River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Ana Bl over Ventura River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,113 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSanta Ana Bl
CrossesVentura River
Location0.5 MI W/O SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.39955, -119.30869
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,113 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bl over Ventura River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Santa Ana Bl over Ventura 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Ana Bl over Ventura River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Ana Bl over Ventura River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Ana Bl over Ventura River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.