US Bridges

State Route 126 over Wason Barranca

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R5.71 · Structure no. 52 0290

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Wason Barranca is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 126 over Wason 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,909 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesWason Barranca
Location07-VEN-126-R5.71
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.29518, -119.14675
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2015)
Projected traffic70,909 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 126 over Wason Barranca built?

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

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

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Wason Barranca?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Wason Barranca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.