US Bridges

Lake Hughes RD over Fish Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 18MI Ne/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0977

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
612
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Hughes RD over Fish Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Hughes RD over Fish Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesLake Hughes RD
CrossesFish Crk
Location18MI Ne/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0W527
Coordinates34.64251, -118.52236
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2017)
Projected traffic673 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 Fish Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Lake Hughes RD over Fish 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 March 2024.

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

About 612 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Hughes RD over Fish Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Hughes RD over Fish Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.