US Bridges

Studebaker RD S/B over S C Edison S Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 300FT S/O Loynes Drive · Structure no. 53C0802L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,397
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Studebaker RD S/B over S C Edison S Chan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Studebaker RD S/B over S C Edison S Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 49,397 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,806 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStudebaker RD S/B
CrossesS C Edison S Chan
Location300FT S/O Loynes Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.76545, -118.10349
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,397 (2019)
Projected traffic56,806 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Studebaker RD S/B over S C Edison S Chan built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Studebaker RD S/B over S C Edison S Chan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Studebaker RD S/B over S C Edison S Chan carry?

About 49,397 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Studebaker RD S/B over S C Edison S Chan?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Studebaker RD S/B over S C Edison S Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.