State Route 126 over Hopper Creek
FairVentura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R26.48 · Structure no. 52 0036
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 126 over Hopper Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 126 over Hopper Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,671 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 126 over Hopper Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 126 over Hopper Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 126 over Hopper Creek carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 126 over Hopper Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 126 over Hopper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.