US Bridges

Shinn RD over San Antonio Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI Ne/O Mnt Baldy RD · Structure no. 53C0971

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shinn RD over San Antonio Crk is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Shinn RD over San Antonio Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 94 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,623 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesShinn RD
CrossesSan Antonio Crk
Location0.2MI Ne/O Mnt Baldy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.17748, -117.67564
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2017)
Projected traffic1,623 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Shinn RD over San Antonio Crk built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Shinn RD over San Antonio 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shinn RD over San Antonio Crk carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shinn RD over San Antonio Crk?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shinn RD over San Antonio Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.