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State Route 126 over Palm Avenue

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R11.37-SPA · Structure no. 52 0257L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Palm Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 126 over Palm Avenue 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,902 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesState Route 126
CrossesPalm Avenue
Location07-VEN-126-R11.37-SPA
RouteState Highway 126
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.34544, -119.06877
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 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 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2019)
Projected traffic72,902 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Palm Avenue built?

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

What condition is State Route 126 over Palm Avenue 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 Palm Avenue carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Palm Avenue?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Palm Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.