US Bridges

LA Puente RD over Lemon Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT E/O Lemon Ave · Structure no. 53C0582

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,871
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Puente RD over Lemon Crk is a concrete culvert carrying LA Puente RD over Lemon Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,871 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,911 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA Puente RD
CrossesLemon Crk
Location200FT E/O Lemon Ave
RouteCity Street 0L720
Coordinates34.02051, -117.86535
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,871 (2017)
Projected traffic6,911 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA Puente RD over Lemon Crk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Puente RD over Lemon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does LA Puente RD over Lemon Crk carry?

About 5,871 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LA Puente RD over Lemon Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns LA Puente RD over Lemon Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.