US Bridges

State Route 118 over Santa Clara River

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-1.63 · Structure no. 52 0049

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,798 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 118 over Santa Clara River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,384 by 2047. The structure is 1,798 ft (548 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesSanta Clara River
Location07-VEN-118-1.63
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.2786, -119.14177
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,798 ft (548 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2019)
Projected traffic46,384 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 118 over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 118 over Santa Clara 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 118 over Santa Clara River carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 1,798 ft (548 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.