US Bridges

San Mrtnz Gran Cyn over San Mrtnz Grande Cyn Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.8MI N/O SR-126 HWY · Structure no. 53C1003

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Mrtnz Gran Cyn over San Mrtnz Grande Cyn Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Mrtnz Gran Cyn over San Mrtnz Grande Cyn Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 76 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSan Mrtnz Gran Cyn
CrossesSan Mrtnz Grande Cyn Crk
Location1.8MI N/O SR-126 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.4302, -118.68022
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2017)
Projected traffic204 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 San Mrtnz Gran Cyn over San Mrtnz Grande Cyn Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is San Mrtnz Gran Cyn over San Mrtnz Grande Cyn 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 San Mrtnz Gran Cyn over San Mrtnz Grande Cyn Crk carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Mrtnz Gran Cyn over San Mrtnz Grande Cyn Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns San Mrtnz Gran Cyn over San Mrtnz Grande Cyn Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.