FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE ROUTE 126

Carrying STATE ROUTE 126 over O'LEARY CREEK

07-VEN-126-T16.76, Ventura, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 126

The STATE ROUTE 126 bridge in Ventura, California carries STATE ROUTE 126 over O'LEARY CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 37,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STATE ROUTE 126 compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
511
Bridges in Ventura · 18 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 126 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
7.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
1985
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
32.9 m (108 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
37,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
52 0196

How to read this record

STATE ROUTE 126 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare STATE ROUTE 126 against other structures in Ventura and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 126?

STATE ROUTE 126 in Ventura, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATE ROUTE 126 inspected?

STATE ROUTE 126's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 37,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 126 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 126?

STATE ROUTE 126 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 126?

STATE ROUTE 126 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STATE ROUTE 126 and does age affect safety?

STATE ROUTE 126 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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