US Bridges

Mupu RD over Santa Paula Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI E of SR 150 · Structure no. 52C0165

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mupu RD over Santa Paula Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mupu RD over Santa Paula Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMupu RD
CrossesSanta Paula Creek
Location0.2 MI E of SR 150
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.41234, -119.08225
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mupu RD over Santa Paula Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mupu RD over Santa Paula 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mupu RD over Santa Paula Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mupu RD over Santa Paula Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mupu RD over Santa Paula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.