US Bridges

State Route 118 over Mejico Creek

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-118-14.53 · Structure no. 52 0409

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 118 over Mejico Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 118 over Mejico Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,504 by 2047. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 118
CrossesMejico Creek
Location07-VEN-118-14.53
RouteState Highway 118
CountyVentura County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.27273, -118.93294
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2019)
Projected traffic25,504 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 118 over Mejico Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 118 over Mejico Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 118 over Mejico Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Route 118 over Mejico Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 118 over Mejico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.