US Bridges

Santa Clara Ave over Santa Clara Ave Drain

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Ventura County, California · 0.9 MI N/E US Route 101 · Structure no. 52C0107M

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Clara Ave over Santa Clara Ave Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Clara Ave over Santa Clara Ave Drain in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,447 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Clara Ave
CrossesSanta Clara Ave Drain
Location0.9 MI N/E US Route 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23355, -119.13122
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2019)
Projected traffic12,447 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Santa Clara Ave over Santa Clara Ave Drain built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Clara Ave over Santa Clara Ave Drain 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 Santa Clara Ave over Santa Clara Ave Drain carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santa Clara Ave over Santa Clara Ave Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Clara Ave over Santa Clara Ave Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.