US Bridges

Sequoia Avenue over Arroyo Simi

Good

Ventura County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Royal Avenue · Structure no. 52C0288

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sequoia Avenue over Arroyo Simi is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sequoia Avenue over Arroyo Simi in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,162 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesSequoia Avenue
CrossesArroyo Simi
Location0.1 MI S/O Royal Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.26317, -118.73035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,162 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Avenue over Arroyo Simi built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sequoia 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sequoia Avenue over Arroyo Simi carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sequoia Avenue over Arroyo Simi?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sequoia Avenue over Arroyo Simi?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.