US Bridges

Paxton ST over Lopez Cyn Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI Ne/O I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0374

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,479
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxton ST over Lopez Cyn Chan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paxton ST over Lopez Cyn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,479 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,051 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaxton ST
CrossesLopez Cyn Chan
Location0.3MI Ne/O I-10 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.28797, -118.40164
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,479 (2017)
Projected traffic12,051 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Paxton ST over Lopez Cyn Chan built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paxton ST over Lopez Cyn Chan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Paxton ST over Lopez Cyn Chan carry?

About 10,479 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paxton ST over Lopez Cyn Chan?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Paxton ST over Lopez Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.