US Bridges

Sierra HWY over Mint Cyn Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.3MI N/O Soledad Cyn RD · Structure no. 53C0296

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,131
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra HWY over Mint Cyn Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sierra HWY over Mint Cyn Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 14,131 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSierra HWY
CrossesMint Cyn Wash
Location1.3MI N/O Soledad Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0L369
Coordinates34.43026, -118.44331
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,131 (2014)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sierra HWY over Mint Cyn Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra HWY over Mint Cyn Wash 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sierra HWY over Mint Cyn Wash carry?

About 14,131 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sierra HWY over Mint Cyn Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra HWY over Mint Cyn Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.