US Bridges

Stow Street over Route 118

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-R29.32-SIMV · Structure no. 52 0301

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stow Street over Route 118 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stow Street over Route 118 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2047. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStow Street
CrossesRoute 118
Location07-VEN-118-R29.32-SIMV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28199, -118.68283
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2019)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Stow Street over Route 118 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stow Street over Route 118 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Stow Street over Route 118 carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stow Street over Route 118?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Stow Street over Route 118?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.