US Bridges

Kanan RD over Medea Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI N/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0839

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,084
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanan RD over Medea Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Kanan RD over Medea Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 44,084 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,901 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKanan RD
CrossesMedea Crk
Location0.4MI N/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 7W48
Coordinates34.15071, -118.75855
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,084 (2017)
Projected traffic52,901 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kanan RD over Medea Crk built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanan RD over Medea Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kanan RD over Medea Crk carry?

About 44,084 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kanan RD over Medea Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Kanan RD over Medea Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.