US Bridges

Godde Hill RD over California Aqueduct

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 3MI N/O Eliz Lk RD · Structure no. 53C0812

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,242
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godde Hill RD over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Godde Hill RD over California Aqueduct in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,242 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,666 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesGodde Hill RD
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location3MI N/O Eliz Lk RD
RouteCity Street 0W490
Coordinates34.62007, -118.2334
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,242 (2014)
Projected traffic4,666 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Godde Hill RD over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godde Hill RD over California Aqueduct 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Godde Hill RD over California Aqueduct carry?

About 4,242 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Godde Hill RD over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Godde Hill RD over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.