US Bridges

State Route 126 over Vcy RY

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R7.95 · Structure no. 52 0251

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Vcy RY is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 126 over Vcy RY 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,372 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesVcy RY
Location07-VEN-126-R7.95
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.31418, -119.11477
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2022)
Projected traffic82,372 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 126 over Vcy RY built?

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

What condition is State Route 126 over Vcy RY 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 State Route 126 over Vcy RY carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Vcy RY?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Vcy RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.