US Bridges

State Route 126 over Adams Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R9.65 · Structure no. 52 0262

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Adams Barranca is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 126 over Adams 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 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 47,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85,833 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesAdams Barranca
Location07-VEN-126-R9.65
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.32948, -119.09167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2022)
Projected traffic85,833 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Adams Barranca built?

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

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

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is State Route 126 over Adams Barranca?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Adams Barranca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.