US Bridges

SR 118 WB over Caldwell Ave (closed)

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-R24.15-SIMV · Structure no. 52 0346L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 WB over Caldwell Ave (closed) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 118 WB over Caldwell Ave (closed) 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 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,513 by 2047. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 118 WB
CrossesCaldwell Ave (closed)
Location07-VEN-118-R24.15-SIMV
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.28237, -118.77315
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2019)
Projected traffic76,513 by 2047
Trucks4%
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 SR 118 WB over Caldwell Ave (closed) built?

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

What condition is SR 118 WB over Caldwell Ave (closed) 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 SR 118 WB over Caldwell Ave (closed) carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 WB over Caldwell Ave (closed)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 WB over Caldwell Ave (closed)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.