US Bridges

Telegraph RD over Santa Paula Creek

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.7 MI East of 10th ST · Structure no. 52C0079

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph RD over Santa Paula Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Telegraph RD over Santa Paula Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,602 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph RD
CrossesSanta Paula Creek
Location0.7 MI East of 10th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.35783, -119.04912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,602 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph RD over Santa Paula Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph RD over Santa Paula 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 Telegraph RD over Santa Paula Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph RD over Santa Paula Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph RD over Santa Paula Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.