US Bridges

Canwood ST over Medea Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Kanan RD · Structure no. 53C0285

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,755
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canwood ST over Medea Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Canwood ST over Medea Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,755 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,068 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCanwood ST
CrossesMedea Crk
Location0.3MI E/O Kanan RD
RouteCity Street 7N11
Coordinates34.1459, -118.75777
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,755 (2017)
Projected traffic10,068 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Canwood ST over Medea Crk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Canwood ST over Medea Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Canwood ST over Medea Crk carry?

About 8,755 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Canwood ST over Medea Crk?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Canwood ST over Medea Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.