US Bridges

State Route 118 over Dry Canyon Channel

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-R25.08-SIMV · Structure no. 52 0320R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Dry Canyon Channel is a concrete slab carrying State Route 118 over Dry Canyon Channel in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,513 by 2047. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesDry Canyon Channel
Location07-VEN-118-R25.08-SIMV
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.28203, -118.75711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2019)
Projected traffic76,513 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 118 over Dry Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 118 over Dry Canyon Channel 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 State Route 118 over Dry Canyon Channel carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 over Dry Canyon Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Dry Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.