US Bridges

State Route 126 over Steckel Barranca

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R10.89-SPA · Structure no. 52 0293

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Steckel Barranca is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 126 over Steckel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,829 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesSteckel Barranca
Location07-VEN-126-R10.89-SPA
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.3412, -119.07535
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2019)
Projected traffic52,829 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 126 over Steckel Barranca built?

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

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

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Steckel Barranca?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Route 126 over Steckel Barranca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.