State Route 126 over Piru Creek
FairVentura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R28.82 · Structure no. 52 0037
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 850 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 126 over Piru Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 126 over Piru Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 years old, older 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 850 ft (259.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 126 over Piru Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is State Route 126 over Piru 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 Piru Creek carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 126 over Piru Creek?
The structure is 850 ft (259.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 126 over Piru Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.