US Bridges

State Route 126 over Todd Lane

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R10.04 · Structure no. 52 0254

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Todd Lane is a concrete frame carrying State Route 126 over Todd Lane 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,833 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 126
CrossesTodd Lane
Location07-VEN-126-R10.04
RouteState Highway 126
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.33367, -119.08715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2019)
Projected traffic85,833 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 126 over Todd Lane built?

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

What condition is State Route 126 over Todd Lane 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 126 over Todd Lane carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Todd Lane?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns State Route 126 over Todd Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.