US Bridges

State Route 126 EB over Twelfth Street

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R12.29-SPA · Structure no. 52 0261R

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 EB over Twelfth Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 126 EB over Twelfth Street 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,452 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 126 EB
CrossesTwelfth Street
Location07-VEN-126-R12.29-SPA
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.35127, -119.05432
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2019)
Projected traffic67,452 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Twelfth Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 126 EB over Twelfth Street 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 EB over Twelfth Street carry?

About 18,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 EB over Twelfth Street?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 EB over Twelfth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.