US Bridges

Old Topanga Cyn RD over Old Topanga Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 300FT S/O Topanga Sky DR · Structure no. 53C0963

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Topanga Cyn RD over Old Topanga Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Topanga Cyn RD over Old Topanga Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 98 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Topanga Cyn RD
CrossesOld Topanga Crk
Location300FT S/O Topanga Sky DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.10703, -118.62913
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2013)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Topanga Cyn RD over Old Topanga Crk built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Old Topanga Cyn RD over Old Topanga 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Topanga Cyn RD over Old Topanga Crk carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Topanga Cyn RD over Old Topanga Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Topanga Cyn RD over Old Topanga Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.