US Bridges

State Route 60 over Fullerton Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-19.33-IDY · Structure no. 53 2193

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Fullerton Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 60 over Fullerton Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 204,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259,140 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 60
CrossesFullerton Channel
Location07-LA-060-19.33-IDY
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates33.994, -117.90713
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204,000 (2015)
Projected traffic259,140 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 60 over Fullerton Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 60 over Fullerton Channel 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 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 60 over Fullerton Channel carry?

About 204,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 60 over Fullerton Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 60 over Fullerton Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.