US Bridges

Tapo ST over Arroyo Simi

Good

Ventura County, California · 200 S. of Los Angeles Av · Structure no. 52C0274

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tapo ST over Arroyo Simi is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tapo ST over Arroyo Simi in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,455 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTapo ST
CrossesArroyo Simi
Location200 S. of Los Angeles Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.26815, -118.70888
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic5,455 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tapo ST over Arroyo Simi built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tapo ST 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Tapo ST over Arroyo Simi carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tapo ST over Arroyo Simi?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tapo ST over Arroyo Simi?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.