US Bridges

Cochran Street over Route 118

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-R29.96-SIMV · Structure no. 52 0324

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochran Street over Route 118 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cochran 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 989 by 2047. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCochran Street
CrossesRoute 118
Location07-VEN-118-R29.96-SIMV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28136, -118.6716
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic989 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cochran Street over Route 118 built?

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

What condition is Cochran Street over Route 118 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 Cochran Street over Route 118 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cochran Street over Route 118?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cochran Street over Route 118?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.