US Bridges

State Route 126 over State Route 126

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-126-R30.89 · Structure no. 52 0431

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over State Route 126 is a steel arch - deck carrying State Route 126 over State Route 126 in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,671 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesState Route 126
Location07-VEN-126-R30.89
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.40639, -118.75332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2019)
Projected traffic42,671 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 126 over State Route 126 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 126 over State Route 126 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 126 over State Route 126 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over State Route 126?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns State Route 126 over State Route 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.