US Bridges

Santa Ana Blvd over Ventura River

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.5 M W/O N. Ventura Ave · Structure no. 52C0312

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Ana Blvd over Ventura River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Ana Blvd over Ventura River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,113 by 2046. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSanta Ana Blvd
CrossesVentura River
Location0.5 M W/O N. Ventura Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.39958, -119.30864
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,113 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ventura River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Ana Blvd over Ventura 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Ana Blvd over Ventura River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Ana Blvd over Ventura River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Ana Blvd over Ventura River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.