US Bridges

Lake Hughes RD over Violin Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI E/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0851

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,958
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Hughes RD over Violin Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Hughes RD over Violin 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,254 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Hughes RD
CrossesViolin Crk
Location1.0MI E/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0W488
Coordinates34.49671, -118.62187
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2017)
Projected traffic3,254 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lake Hughes RD over Violin Crk built?

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

What condition is Lake Hughes RD over Violin Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Hughes RD over Violin Crk carry?

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lake Hughes RD over Violin Crk?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Hughes RD over Violin Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.