US Bridges

State Route 118 WB over State Route 126

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-0.52-VEN · Structure no. 52 0230R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 WB over State Route 126 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 118 WB over State Route 126 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,504 by 2045. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 118 WB
CrossesState Route 126
Location07-VEN-118-0.52-VEN
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.28986, -119.15675
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2019)
Projected traffic25,504 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 118 WB over State Route 126 built?

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

What condition is State Route 118 WB over State 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 118 WB over State Route 126 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 WB over State Route 126?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 WB over State Route 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.