US Bridges

Kimball Road over Route 126

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-2.80-VEN · Structure no. 52 0228

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimball Road over Route 126 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kimball Road over Route 126 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,683 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKimball Road
CrossesRoute 126
Location07-VEN-126-2.80-VEN
RouteCity Street 0N006
Coordinates34.27505, -119.19117
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2015)
Projected traffic7,683 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
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 Kimball Road over Route 126 built?

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

What condition is Kimball Road over Route 126 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kimball Road over Route 126 carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kimball Road over Route 126?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Kimball Road over Route 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.