US Bridges

State Route 118 over Galena Ave

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-R26.28-SIMV · Structure no. 52 0323R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Galena Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 118 over Galena Ave in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,513 by 2047. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesGalena Ave
Location07-VEN-118-R26.28-SIMV
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.28205, -118.7359
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2019)
Projected traffic76,513 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 State Route 118 over Galena Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 118 over Galena Ave 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 Galena Ave carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 over Galena Ave?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Galena Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.