US Bridges

Los Angeles Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI E Sycamore DR · Structure no. 52C0085

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Angeles Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Los Angeles Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 114 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,483 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLos Angeles Ave
CrossesTapo Canyon Creek
Location0.2 MI E Sycamore DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.27159, -118.73991
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,483 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Los Angeles Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Los Angeles Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Los Angeles Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Los Angeles Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Los Angeles Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.