US Bridges

Montrose Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O Briggs Ave · Structure no. 53C0768

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,273
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan is a concrete slab carrying Montrose Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 8,273 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,514 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontrose Ave
CrossesPickens Cyn Chan
Location0.2MI W/O Briggs Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0L592
Coordinates34.2133, -118.2355
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,273 (2012)
Projected traffic9,514 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Montrose Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montrose Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan 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 2021.

How much traffic does Montrose Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan carry?

About 8,273 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Montrose Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Montrose Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.