US Bridges

State Route 23 over Arroyo Simi

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-023-T12.04-MRPK · Structure no. 52 0341

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 23 over Arroyo Simi is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 23 over Arroyo Simi in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 years old, older 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,021 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 23
CrossesArroyo Simi
Location07-VEN-023-T12.04-MRPK
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.27923, -118.87079
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2019)
Projected traffic24,021 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 23 over Arroyo Simi built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is State Route 23 over Arroyo Simi 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 23 over Arroyo Simi carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 23 over Arroyo Simi?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 23 over Arroyo Simi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.