US Bridges

State Route 118 over Hondo Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-7.32 · Structure no. 52 0050

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Hondo Barranca is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 118 over Hondo Barranca in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 114 years old, older 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,916 by 2047. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesHondo Barranca
Location07-VEN-118-7.32
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26364, -119.05764
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2019)
Projected traffic21,916 by 2047
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hondo Barranca built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is State Route 118 over Hondo Barranca 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 Hondo Barranca carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 over Hondo Barranca?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Hondo Barranca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.