US Bridges

Santa Ana Blvd over Live Oak Canyon Creek

Fair

Ventura County, California · 0.7 MI W/O SR 33 · Structure no. 52C0149

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Ana Blvd over Live Oak Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Ana Blvd over Live Oak Canyon Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 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 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,642 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Ana Blvd
CrossesLive Oak Canyon Creek
Location0.7 MI W/O SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.39923, -119.3126
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,642 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Ana Blvd over Live Oak Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Santa Ana Blvd over Live Oak Canyon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Ana Blvd over Live Oak Canyon Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Ana Blvd over Live Oak Canyon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Ana Blvd over Live Oak Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.