US Bridges

Baseline Road over Live Oak Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-000--CLA · Structure no. 53 2781

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,624
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Live Oak Canyon Channel is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Baseline Road over Live Oak Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 24,624 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,549 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesLive Oak Canyon Channel
Location07-LA-000--CLA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.12119, -117.74544
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,624 (2018)
Projected traffic29,549 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baseline Road over Live Oak Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline Road over Live Oak Canyon 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 Baseline Road over Live Oak Canyon Channel carry?

About 24,624 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Live Oak Canyon Channel?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Live Oak Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.