US Bridges

Route 118 over Stearns Street

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-R28.81-SIMV · Structure no. 52 0302

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 118 over Stearns Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 118 over Stearns Street in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 144,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,428 by 2047. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 118
CrossesStearns Street
Location07-VEN-118-R28.81-SIMV
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.28135, -118.69165
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.3 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,000 (2019)
Projected traffic173,428 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 118 over Stearns Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Route 118 over Stearns Street 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Route 118 over Stearns Street carry?

About 144,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 118 over Stearns Street?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns Route 118 over Stearns Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.