US Bridges

State Route 118 over Long Canyon Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-12.98 · Structure no. 52 0051

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Long Canyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying State Route 118 over Long Canyon Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,272 by 2047. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesLong Canyon Creek
Location07-VEN-118-12.98
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.26819, -118.95938
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,750 (2019)
Projected traffic20,272 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Long Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 118 over Long Canyon Creek 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 Long Canyon Creek carry?

About 21,750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Route 118 over Long Canyon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Long Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.