US Bridges

Roadside DR over Medea Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Kanan RD · Structure no. 53C0290

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,366
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadside DR over Medea Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Roadside DR over Medea Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, 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 3,366 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,703 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoadside DR
CrossesMedea Crk
Location0.3MI E/O Kanan RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14523, -118.75789
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,366 (2017)
Projected traffic3,703 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 Roadside DR over Medea Crk built?

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

What condition is Roadside DR 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 Roadside DR over Medea Crk carry?

About 3,366 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roadside DR 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns Roadside DR over Medea Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.