US Bridges

Lemon Ave over Lemon Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI N/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C0583

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,064
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon Ave over Lemon Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Lemon Ave over Lemon Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,064 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,424 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLemon Ave
CrossesLemon Crk
Location0.4MI N/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L532
Coordinates34.01504, -117.86391
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,064 (2017)
Projected traffic10,424 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 Lemon Ave over Lemon Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemon Ave 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 Lemon Ave over Lemon Crk carry?

About 9,064 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lemon Ave over Lemon Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon Ave over Lemon Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.