State Route 126 EB over Santa Paula Creek
FairVentura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R12.70-SPA · Structure no. 52 0267R
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 126 EB over Santa Paula Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 126 EB over Santa Paula Creek 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 68,812 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 126 EB over Santa Paula Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 126 EB over Santa Paula Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 126 EB over Santa Paula Creek carry?
About 18,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 126 EB over Santa Paula Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 126 EB over Santa Paula Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.