US Bridges

Victoria Ave over Route 126

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-1.45-VEN · Structure no. 52 0226

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Ave over Route 126 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Victoria Ave over Route 126 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,245 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVictoria Ave
CrossesRoute 126
Location07-VEN-126-1.45-VEN
RouteCity Street 0N005
Coordinates34.27183, -119.21392
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2015)
Projected traffic16,245 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria Ave over Route 126 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Victoria Ave over Route 126 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Victoria Ave over Route 126 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Ave over Route 126?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Ave over Route 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.