Bridge Road over Santa Paula Creek
GoodPosted for loadVentura County, California · East of SR 150 · Structure no. 52C0053
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Road over Santa Paula Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Road over Santa Paula Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Road over Santa Paula Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Road over Santa Paula 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Road over Santa Paula Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Road over Santa Paula Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Road over Santa Paula Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.