US Bridges

Kagel Cyn RD over Kagel Cyn Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 2.5MI N/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C0522

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,632
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kagel Cyn RD over Kagel Cyn Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kagel Cyn RD over Kagel Cyn Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,632 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,795 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKagel Cyn RD
CrossesKagel Cyn Crk
Location2.5MI N/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0L579
Coordinates34.29332, -118.37768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,632 (2017)
Projected traffic1,795 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kagel Cyn RD over Kagel Cyn Crk built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kagel Cyn RD over Kagel Cyn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kagel Cyn RD over Kagel Cyn Crk carry?

About 1,632 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kagel Cyn RD over Kagel Cyn Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kagel Cyn RD over Kagel Cyn Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.