US Bridges

Agoura RD over Medea Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Kanan RD · Structure no. 53C0104

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1926
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,910
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Agoura RD over Medea Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Agoura RD over Medea Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 105 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 8,910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,246 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAgoura RD
CrossesMedea Crk
Location0.3MI E/O Kanan RD
RouteCity Street 7N11
Coordinates34.14343, -118.75803
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,910 (2017)
Projected traffic10,246 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Agoura RD over Medea Crk built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.

What condition is Agoura RD over Medea Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Agoura RD over Medea Crk carry?

About 8,910 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Agoura RD over Medea Crk?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Agoura RD over Medea Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.