US Bridges

Route 118 EB over Madera RD

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-R22.99-SIMV · Structure no. 52 0354R

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 118 EB over Madera RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 118 EB over Madera RD in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 49 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,311 by 2047. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 118 EB
CrossesMadera RD
Location07-VEN-118-R22.99-SIMV
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates34.28397, -118.79309
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2019)
Projected traffic66,311 by 2047
Trucks11%
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 Route 118 EB over Madera RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Route 118 EB over Madera RD 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 Route 118 EB over Madera RD carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Route 118 EB over Madera RD?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Route 118 EB over Madera RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.