US Bridges

State Route 2 over LA Canada Canyon

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-R25.51 · Structure no. 53 0061

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 2 over LA Canada Canyon is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 2 over LA Canada Canyon in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,180 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 2
CrossesLA Canada Canyon
Location07-LA-002-R25.51
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.219, -118.19604
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2014)
Projected traffic17,180 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 2 over LA Canada Canyon built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is State Route 2 over LA Canada Canyon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 2 over LA Canada Canyon carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 2 over LA Canada Canyon?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 2 over LA Canada Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.