US Bridges

Las Posas RD over Arroyo Santa Rosa

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI N of Santa Rosa RD · Structure no. 52C0172

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Posas RD over Arroyo Santa Rosa is a concrete tee beam carrying Las Posas RD over Arroyo Santa Rosa in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,536 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLas Posas RD
CrossesArroyo Santa Rosa
Location0.2 MI N of Santa Rosa RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.24189, -118.9003
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,536 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Las Posas RD over Arroyo Santa Rosa built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Posas RD over Arroyo Santa Rosa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Las Posas RD over Arroyo Santa Rosa carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Las Posas RD over Arroyo Santa Rosa?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Las Posas RD over Arroyo Santa Rosa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.