US Bridges

Edwards Oc over Route 126

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R6.95 · Structure no. 52 0249

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Oc over Route 126 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Edwards Oc over Route 126 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEdwards Oc
CrossesRoute 126
Location07-VEN-126-R6.95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.30592, -119.12943
Functional classRural 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic547 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Edwards Oc over Route 126 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards Oc 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 Edwards Oc over Route 126 carry?

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

How long is Edwards Oc over Route 126?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Oc over Route 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.