Royal Avenue over Arroyo Simi
GoodVentura County, California · 0.4 MI W Sequoia Ave · Structure no. 52C0118
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Royal Avenue over Arroyo Simi is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal Avenue over Arroyo Simi in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,024 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Royal Avenue over Arroyo Simi built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Royal Avenue 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Royal Avenue over Arroyo Simi carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Royal Avenue over Arroyo Simi?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Royal Avenue over Arroyo Simi?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.