US Bridges

State Route 126 over Todd Barranca

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R7.81 · Structure no. 52 0250L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Todd Barranca is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 126 over Todd Barranca 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,370 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesTodd Barranca
Location07-VEN-126-R7.81
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.31314, -119.11694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2019)
Projected traffic34,370 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 126 over Todd Barranca built?

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

What condition is State Route 126 over Todd Barranca 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 State Route 126 over Todd Barranca carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Todd Barranca?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Todd Barranca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.