US Bridges

State Route 126 over Sespe Ranch Uc #2

Fair

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-18.53-SPA · Structure no. 52 0423

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Sespe Ranch Uc #2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 126 over Sespe Ranch Uc #2 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,240 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesSespe Ranch Uc #2
Location07-VEN-126-18.53-SPA
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.388, -118.95916
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2019)
Projected traffic66,240 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 126 over Sespe Ranch Uc #2 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 126 over Sespe Ranch Uc #2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 126 over Sespe Ranch Uc #2 carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Sespe Ranch Uc #2?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Sespe Ranch Uc #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.