US Bridges

Lyons Ave over Santa Clara Riv Sf

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI E/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0805

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,214
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Ave over Santa Clara Riv Sf is a concrete culvert carrying Lyons Ave over Santa Clara Riv Sf 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 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 31,214 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLyons Ave
CrossesSanta Clara Riv Sf
Location0.8MI E/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q055
Coordinates34.37896, -118.55254
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,214 (2015)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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

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 Lyons Ave over Santa Clara Riv Sf built?

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

What condition is Lyons Ave over Santa Clara Riv Sf 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Lyons Ave over Santa Clara Riv Sf carry?

About 31,214 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Ave over Santa Clara Riv Sf?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Ave over Santa Clara Riv Sf?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.