US Bridges

Santa Ana RD over Coyote Creek

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Ventura County, California · 0.7 MI NW SR 33 · Structure no. 52C0110

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Ana RD over Coyote Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Santa Ana RD over Coyote Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Ana RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.7 MI NW SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.35713, -119.31396
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic3,061 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Ana RD over Coyote 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Ana RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Ana RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.