US Bridges

Torrey RD over Santa Clara River

Good

Ventura County, California · 1.1 MI S of S.R. 126 · Structure no. 52C0175

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrey RD over Santa Clara River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Torrey RD over Santa Clara River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesTorrey RD
CrossesSanta Clara River
Location1.1 MI S of S.R. 126
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.39462, -118.79864
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic802 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Torrey RD over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torrey RD over Santa Clara River 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 Torrey RD over Santa Clara River carry?

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

How long is Torrey RD over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Torrey RD over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.