US Bridges

Malibu Cyn RD over Malibu Crk

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 4.0MI S/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0620

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,753
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malibu Cyn RD over Malibu Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Malibu Cyn RD over Malibu Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,753 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,903 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMalibu Cyn RD
CrossesMalibu Crk
Location4.0MI S/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0W483
Coordinates34.08113, -118.7041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,753 (2017)
Projected traffic24,903 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malibu Cyn RD over Malibu Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malibu Cyn RD over Malibu Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 20,753 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Malibu Cyn RD over Malibu Crk?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Malibu Cyn RD over Malibu Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.