US Bridges

Ocean View Blvd over Halls Cyn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C0770

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,230
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean View Blvd over Halls Cyn Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Ocean View Blvd over Halls 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 16,230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,476 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOcean View Blvd
CrossesHalls Cyn Chan
Location0.3MI S/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0Q259
Coordinates34.21378, -118.22774
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,230 (2017)
Projected traffic19,476 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ocean View Blvd over Halls Cyn Chan built?

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

What condition is Ocean View Blvd over Halls 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean View Blvd over Halls Cyn Chan carry?

About 16,230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ocean View Blvd over Halls Cyn Chan?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean View Blvd over Halls Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.