US Bridges

State Route 118 over Princeton Avenue

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-T19.12 · Structure no. 52 0334L

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Princeton Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 118 over Princeton Avenue in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,029 by 2047. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 118
CrossesPrinceton Avenue
Location07-VEN-118-T19.12
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.29285, -118.85773
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2019)
Projected traffic52,029 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Princeton Avenue built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 118 over Princeton Avenue 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 118 over Princeton Avenue carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 118 over Princeton Avenue?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Princeton Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.