US Bridges

State Route 126 over Haun Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R13.57 · Structure no. 52 0029

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Haun Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 126 over Haun Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,240 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesHaun Creek
Location07-VEN-126-R13.57
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.36362, -119.03799
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2019)
Projected traffic66,240 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 126 over Haun Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 126 over Haun 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 126 over Haun Creek carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Haun Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Haun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.