US Bridges

Victoria Ave over Santa Clara River

Fair

Ventura County, California · 1.3 MI South Route 101 · Structure no. 52C0142

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,313 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Ave over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victoria Ave over Santa Clara River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,575 by 2042. The structure is 1,313 ft (400.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Ave
CrossesSanta Clara River
Location1.3 MI South Route 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23326, -119.21636
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,313 ft (400.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2019)
Projected traffic56,575 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria Ave over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Victoria Ave over Santa Clara River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Victoria Ave over Santa Clara River carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Ave over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 1,313 ft (400.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Ave over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.