US Bridges

Sequoia Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.2 MI N Cochran ST · Structure no. 52C0229

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sequoia Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sequoia Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,442 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSequoia Ave
CrossesTapo Canyon Creek
Location0.2 MI N Cochran ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28045, -118.73041
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,442 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sequoia Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sequoia 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 Sequoia Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sequoia Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sequoia Ave over Tapo Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.