US Bridges

State Route 126 over Pole Creek

Poor

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-21.97-FIL · Structure no. 52 0033

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Pole Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 126 over Pole Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,407 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 126
CrossesPole Creek
Location07-VEN-126-21.97-FIL
RouteState Highway 126
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.39905, -118.90377
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2019)
Projected traffic46,407 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$507,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 126 over Pole Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 126 over Pole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Pole Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Pole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.